(2) Special Education Instructional Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools seeks an Instructional/Clerical Aide for a 9-month position in Dothan, Alabama. The role supports teachers, assists with student testing, clerical tasks, and classroom operations while upholding school policies and safety standards.

The candidate must have an Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours or pass the WORKKEYS test, and must meet background clearance requirements. Salary level is 25 and employment follows the district compensation plan.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 48 semester hours completed at regionally accredited institution, or WORKKEYS test passed.
• Adequate strength and dexterity for required tasks including lifting, stooping and bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and meet background clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uphold school rules, policies and procedures as directed by the principal.
• Participate in efficient operation of the school as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Foster positive student attitudes toward citizenship and self-discipline.
• Report for duty 15 minutes before opening and stay 10 minutes after closing unless informed otherwise.
• Assist teacher with planning, testing activities and materials preparation.
• Work with students individually or in groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing and typing; operate audiovisual equipment.
• Assist with basic physical needs of students and ensure safety and welfare.
• Attend professional development activities and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Strength & dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Background clearance

Education

Associate’s Degree

48 semester hours completed

WORKKEYS test completed

Job description

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, AND 2 years of college, OR have passed ALL portions of the Work Keys Test. See full descriptions below:

Instructional/Clerical Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or)
   • Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
   • Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
2. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
3. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
4. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: 25

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
2. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
3. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
4. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
5. Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school unless special contract requires other hours.
6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
11. Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
15. Promote good public relations for school system with the public. Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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