Job Description
Job Title: Paraprofessional
About Our School: The Willow School is a high-achieving, A-rated K-12 school with a
rigorous academic curriculum and a strong emphasis on the arts. Our athletic program is
an integral part of student life, featuring numerous teams across middle and high school in
13 different sports. With state championships in tennis, swimming, soccer, and golf, we are
dedicated to maintaining and strengthening our legacy of excellence.
Summary: The paraprofessional provides instructional and operational support to assist in
the effective implementation of the educational program, promoting student engagement,
independence, and academic success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.
● Supports instructional activities to ensure students remain focused, actively
engaged in the learning process, and progressing toward mastery of critical skills.
● Facilitates the development of students’ critical skills to promote greater academic
and personal independence.
● Encourages and facilitates positive social interactions within the classroom.
● Assists and escorts students to and from various locations and attends to their
individual needs.
● Supports the teacher in communicating student progress to appropriate parties.
● Monitors student behavior and maintains accurate documentation of care and
support provided.
● Establishes and maintains positive, professional relationships with faculty,
parents/guardians, and students.
● Assists the teacher with the administration, scoring, and recording of achievement
and diagnostic assessments.
● Implements instructional activities and educational programs under the guidance of
the teacher; operates audiovisual equipment and utilizes a variety of learning
materials.
● Collaboratively evaluates student progress with the teacher.
● Provides clerical and record-keeping support to the teacher as required.
● Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce concepts and skills
introduced by the teacher.
● Assists in preparing the classroom environment, including arranging materials and
designing bulletin boards.
● Operates and maintains classroom equipment used for instructional purposes.
● Prepares and organizes instructional materials as needed.
● Participates in professional development sessions and in-service meetings as
assigned.
● Adheres to professional expectations, including attendance, ongoing learning, and
teamwork.
● Performs related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
● Maintains compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
● Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications, Education and Work Experience:
Education and Experience:
● Must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits from an
accredited college or university, or have a passing score on the Praxis Para
Professional examination.
● Preferred Skills and Management Experience
● Previous experience as a Paraprofessional preferred.
● Educational experience preferred.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with students, parents and staff.
● Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within
parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted
practices
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to
HRManagement@willowschoolnola.org by November 3, 2025.
● Resume
● Cover letter
Grade Range
Middle, High
Subject
Paraprofessional
School Year
2025-26 SY
