Special Education Paraprofessional at Willow Charter AcademyNational Heritage Academies
Job Summary
School Information:
Located in Lafayette, LA, Willow Charter Academy opened in 2014 and serves students K-8. At Willow, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Willow Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose Willow Charter Academy:
Join a recognized leader—Willow is a Top Gains honoree!
Led by an experienced and supportive leadership team.
Recognized as a "Louisiana Comeback Campus" by LDOE and is a 'B' rated school.
Fosters a high staff and student culture.
Implements student and teacher recognition programs.
Emphasizes character development through teaching Moral Focus Virtues.
Grow with Willow—7.9 SPS points of success!
Conducts weekly PLCs/Data meetings.
Offers opportunities for growth and career advancement through various programs.
Provides duty-free lunch and planning periods.
Employs Achievement & Behavior Support Specialists for K-4 and 5-8.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
Assist with the required compliance documentation.
Qualifications:
Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Click here for the state requirements.
Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications, preferred.
Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
