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.
Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with over 100 schools in nine states, serving more than 60,000 students K-12. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond.
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