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The Multilingual Paraprofessional supports multilingual students by providing instructional assistance, language support, and cultural bridging in classroom and school-wide settings. This role collaborates with licensed teachers and staff to facilitate student learning, engagement, and inclusion, ensuring that multilingual students can access grade-level curriculum and participate fully in school life.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons to multilingual students, adapting materials to match students’ language needs and proficiency levels.
• Provide small group or one-on-one academic assistance in subjects such as reading, math, science, and social studies.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined in student learning plans (e.g., IEPs, ILPs, ML Plans).
• Support literacy and language development using evidence-based strategies.

Language Support

• Interpret and translate verbal and written communication between staff, students, and families in designated languages.
• Provide oral language scaffolds during instruction and assessment as needed.
• Help students understand school procedures, classroom routines, and expectations.

Cultural & Family Engagement

• Act as a cultural liaison to help staff better understand the cultural backgrounds of multilingual families.
• Support communication between school and home through translated materials and in-person or phone-based interpretation.
• Assist with school events, family meetings, and outreach programs to engage multilingual families.

Administrative and General Duties

• Monitor student progress and behavior; report observations to classroom teachers, multilingual teachers and/or the multilingual coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data privacy protocols.
• Participate in professional development related to ML support, cultural competency, and instructional strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership to meet the needs of multilingual students.

Skills knowledge and abilities:

• Proficiency in English and at least one other target language (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Arabic, Vietnamese)
• Experience working with children or in educational settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

About the School: SPCS is a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student graduates as a resilient, critical thinking, and compassionate learner.