Special Education Paraprofessional at Willow Charter Academy

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This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

Located in Lafayette, LA, Willow Charter Academy opened in 2014 and serves students K-8. At Willow, you can connect passion with purpose.

• 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.

• 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.

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.  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.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.