Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional

Namaste Charter School Inc•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraprofessional is knowledgeable of child development, disabilities, and different learning styles. They are able and willing to implement services outlined in the student’s IEP, as well as support all students in the learning environment. The paraprofessional is flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions, exercise good judgment in taking initiative to modify activities to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

Paraprofessional License

Nice To Haves

Spanish Fluency strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement services, supports and interventions directly to students with the guidance and supervision from a teacher, such as note-taking, movement breaks, technology use, small group or one one one skills practice, previewing or reviewing skills, and field trip supervision
Assist in making or providing materials for an individual, group, or class to help the teacher create curricular modifications for all
Collaborate and communicate with team members regarding students’ needs and progress
Demonstrate knowledge of Namaste Charter School’s mission, vision, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and confidentiality standards
Assist with the personal care needs (e.g., toileting, dressing) as identified in the student’s IEP
Support student with behavior; e.g. implementing behavior plan, collecting data, and using de-escalation techniques
Document service delivery using paraprofessional logs and service capture logs in online database
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Facilitate communication with linguistically and culturally diverse parents/guardians and students; making cross linguistic connections as appropriate in and out the classroom