Inclusion Support Advocate (Bilingual paraprofessionals )

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Chicago is seeking a dedicated professional to provide instructional support services to at-risk children under the guidance of the Health/Disability Coordinator. The role involves adapting classroom work to meet individual needs, supporting children during school activities, and collaborating with educators and therapists. This full-time position is ideal for someone with experience in special education and a passion for supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special needs children.
• Ability to modify instruction based on individual needs.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to at-risk children.
• Implement instructional procedures and maintain student performance data.
• Conduct parental involvement activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Collaboration with teachers and therapists

Adaptability to student needs

Participation in workshops

Parental involvement activities

Job description

Program and Roles Summary: Under the supervision of the Health/Disability Coordination, provides instructional support services to the classroom teachers with a special focus on at‑risk children; modifies and adapts classroom work as necessary to meet the individual student’s needs.

Reports To: Health Disability Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Performs to the maximum 8-hour work-day schedule as required.
• As appropriate per the IEP assists with or provides health care to students under the direction of specialized nurse or teacher: i.e. bathroom, feeding, dressing, medical needs,
• Reviews all IEP’s of assigned children.
• Provides instructional assistance to facilitate the inclusion of students with special needs.
• Attends and participates in training, workshops and meetings.
• Conducts parental involvement activities.
• Provides support in a variety of classrooms and interest areas.
• Provides assistance in the recruitment of all children for the program.
• Provides specific instructional support services such as helping children practice readiness, writing readiness, and mathematic readiness skills taught by teachers.
• Must visit all classrooms with children who have been identified with special needs.
• Implements instructional procedures, observes, and maintain evaluative student performance data, in general education class.
• Supports and supervises heterogeneous groups of students, including general education lessons to small groups of students with varying ability levels.
• Works collaboratively with other team members i.e. teachers, therapists, social services, parents, and administrators, to provide services and as a member of planning teams.
• Supports students to be active participants on field trips, assemblies, or school events.
• Attends meetings and participates as part of in-service trainings as assigned.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations