Bilingual SPED Paraprofessional: Support & Growth

Namaste Charter School; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Namaste Charter School is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative classroom setting. You will implement services outlined in individual education plans under teacher supervision and assist with material preparation and data collection.

The role includes supporting personal care needs per IEP, facilitating behavior plans, and communicating effectively with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds within the school community.

Qualifications

• Implement services and interventions under teacher guidance and supervision.
• Assist in creating materials to support curricular modifications.
• Collaborate with team members on student needs and progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Namaste Charter School’s policies and confidentiality.
• Assist with personal care needs identified in the student’s IEP.
• Support behavior plans and data collection processes.
• Document service delivery using paraprofessional logs and logs in online database.
• Perform related duties as assigned and necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with linguistically and culturally diverse parents/guardians and students.
• Provide classroom support to implement individualized education plans.
• Monitor and adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Note-taking

Small group instruction

One-on-one support

Technology use

Field trip supervision

Data collection

Behavior management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Paraprofessional License

Job description

Namaste Charter School is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative classroom setting. You will implement services outlined in individual education plans under teacher supervision and assist with material preparation and data collection.

The role includes supporting personal care needs per IEP, facilitating behavior plans, and communicating effectively with families from diverse linguistic backgrounds within the school community.