26-27 Paraprofessional - Stella Middle Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is a nonprofit organization operating nine publicly funded, open-enrollment charter schools in urban Los Angeles. Its mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support so students can achieve academic excellence and develop their talents. The organization describes its core principles as Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang, and Growth, and offers small class sizes, coordinator support, collaboration opportunities, and data-driven professional development. The Paraprofessional primarily supports teachers in providing push-in and pull-out resource services to students with IEPs in general education settings. The role provides instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities, including students with Autism, ADHD, or Specific Learning Disabilities. All duties are performed under the supervision and direction of a credentialed Education Specialist, who remains responsible for establishing accommodations, providing services, and required recordkeeping. This is a full-time, non-exempt, 10-month position at Stella Middle Charter Academy in Los Angeles. The employee is generally expected to work indoors in school and office environments, with occasional exposure to outdoor elements, varying temperatures, noise, fumes, smoke, or dust. The role requires physical presence at the worksite and occasional travel for meetings or conferences. Salary is based on years of experience; the listed hourly range is $23.03–$27.52.

Requirements

At least 48 college units.
CPR and First Aid certification; training is provided.
Ability to lead, direct, and instruct students of all ages.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility and critical-thinking skills.
Punctuality and professionalism.
Ability to work proactively and independently, and to be organized and detail-oriented.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Problem-solving skills to help de-escalate student conflicts.
Ability to adjust tasks and focus calmly in response to changing deadlines, priorities, and work demands.
Ability to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli and understand and analyze written and spoken English.
Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints, make sound judgments, and remain calm in emergencies.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail, solve problems logically, and provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to engage in frequent contact with students, parents, and coworkers and maintain positive working relationships.
Passion for student success and strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged sitting or standing, frequent walking, occasional or frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 30 pounds, frequent bending and other listed movements, repetitive hand motions, and frequent computer use.
Ability to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.
Ability to wear task-appropriate safety equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an education-related field.
Bilingual Spanish or Korean skills.
Valid and current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Substitute Credential; highly preferred. Substitute credentials must be pursued during the first year of employment.
CBEST completion is required to be eligible to apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a substitute credential.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted instructional support to students with IEPs in push-in and pull-out settings, in collaboration with Inclusion Specialist Teachers and/or Special Day Class Teachers.
Support students with disabilities across various settings and help them develop academic, executive functioning, social-emotional, and behavioral skills.
Communicate and meet regularly with Inclusion Specialist Teachers, Special Day Class Teachers, general education teachers, and other staff to help meet students’ individual needs.
Provide observations and input to case managers and teachers to inform IEP development and reflect student progress and needs.
Implement instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications aligned with students’ IEPs in collaboration with teachers.
Document service minutes and session details in Welligent by 5 p.m. Friday, in compliance with IEP requirements and timelines.
Track student progress toward IEP goals using observational notes, informal assessments, and data collection tools.
Support implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans as directed by case managers and behavior specialists.
Respond to behavioral needs using de-escalation techniques consistent with Safety-Care or other crisis-prevention training.
Help establish and maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible learning environment.
Attend required training, professional development, and team meetings.
Supervise students during transitions, lunch or recess, arrival or dismissal, and other non-instructional times as assigned.
Provide coverage support as needed.
If bilingual, translate at IEP meetings as needed.
Assist with maintaining student records and files while protecting confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and IDEA.
Perform related duties and other duties as assigned.