Special Education Paraprofessional at Willow Charter Academy at Teaching and Support

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instructional Assistance, Behavioral Support, IEP Implementation, 504 Plan Implementation, Crisis De-escalation, Compliance Documentation, Special Education, Student Assessment

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/willow-charter-academy/en/]. 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 [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/support-staff-requirements] 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. Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students based on their IEP or 504 plans in 1:1 or small group settings. Implement specialized curriculum and assist with required compliance documentation and professional development.