Bilingual SPED Paraprofessional — IEP & Behavior Support

Realty World Homesellers Com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Namaste Charter School is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs. The role involves implementing services outlined in IEPs, assisting teachers, and supporting school activities in a collaborative classroom environment.

The paraprofessional will help with personal care, behavior support, and data collection while maintaining confidentiality and fostering inclusive communication with families and students.

Qualifications

• Supports implementing services and interventions under teacher guidance.
• Creates and provides instructional materials to support curricular modifications.
• Collaborates with team and communicates student needs and progress.
• Demonstrates understanding of Namaste Charter School’s policies and confidentiality.
• Assists with personal care needs as per the student’s IEP.
• Supports student behavior with data collection and de-escalation techniques.
• Documents service delivery using paraprofessional logs and logs in an online database.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Facilitates communication with linguistically and culturally diverse parents/guardians.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with individual or small-group practice under teacher supervision.
• Prepare instructional materials for class use and modifications.
• Collaborate with team to monitor student progress and adjust strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality per school policies and operate instructions.
• Support students with personal care needs as identified in IEPs.
• Support behavior plans and collect data for reviews.
• Log service delivery in digital records and databases.
• Engage with diverse families to support learning in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Implement services and supports

Material preparation for instruction

Team collaboration

Behavior support and data collection

Documentation and logs

Confidentiality and compliance

Cross‑linguistic communication

Community and family engagement

Education

Paraprofessional License

Spanish Fluency strongly preferred

Job description

Namaste Charter School is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs. The role involves implementing services outlined in IEPs, assisting teachers, and supporting school activities in a collaborative classroom environment.

The paraprofessional will help with personal care, behavior support, and data collection while maintaining confidentiality and fostering inclusive communication with families and students.