Aide OCS Itinerant

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Spanish Fort, AL seeks an Instructional Aide to assist certified staff in delivering instructional support and creating a safe learning environment.

You will help with small-group instruction, materials prep, and data/attendance records under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours required.
• Passing score on ACT WorkKeys Assessment required.
• Suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under Alabama laws required.
• Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in a demanding, potentially stressful environment.
• Strong oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength and mobility to perform job duties.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Stand, walk, stoop and assist with toileting/hygiene as needed.
• Punctuality and regular attendance expected.
• Board may require additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the school in achieving its vision and goals.
• Work with individuals and small groups as assigned.
• Assist students with books, computers, and classroom materials.
• Keep routine attendance/behavior/materials records as assigned.
• Assist with clerical tasks including inventory, filing, typing, and AV equipment.
• Help maintain discipline and encourage positive student behavior.
• Assist teachers on field trips and support students with varied needs.
• Assist bus drivers in maintaining discipline and addressing student needs.
• Supervise students in the absence of the certified educator.
• Implement behavior plans as instructed by teachers.
• Adjust or rephrase texts and classroom instruction as needed.
• Perform duties courteously and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of school/work matters.
• Show initiative to identify problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with staff to implement system goals and provide data on time.
• Engage in professional growth and uphold ethics and leadership.
• Report problems/irregularities to administration promptly.
• Respond to inquiries and feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintain and submit reports/records accurately and on time.
• Care for equipment and materials and supervise use of tools and inventory.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Follow school system policies and regulations.
• Report absences and take leave per policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal/supervisor.

Skills

Associate degree/48 credits

Suitability criteria

Relevant work experience

Working in a demanding environment

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team problem solving

Follow verbal/written instructions

Physical capability

Technology for communication/data/repo

Accept feedback

Mobility and hygiene support

Punctual attendance

Board-specified alternatives

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

ACT WorkKeys passing score

Job description

Job Title -- Instructional Aide

Supervised by/Reports to: Principal or other designated certified personnel

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Goal:

• To assist the certified educator in providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement.
• To assist certified personnel in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• To assist certified educator in developing a safe, healthy learning environment.
• To assist certified educator in providing small group instruction.
• To assist certified educator with preparation and organization of instructional materials.

Qualifications:

1. 1. Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.
2. 2. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
3. 3. Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
4. 4. Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
5. 5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
6. 6. Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
7. 7. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
8. 8. Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
9. 9. Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
10. 10. Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
11. 11. Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
12. 12. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs as needed.
13. 13. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
14. 14. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. 1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. 2. Works with individual students and small groups as assigned.
3. 3. Helps students to use books, computers, classroom materials and other equipment.
4. 4. Assists certified educator in keeping routine records related to attendance, behavior, or materials and supplies as assigned.
5. 5. Assists certified educator with routine clerical tasks including inventory, filing, typing, and operating audiovisual equipment and/or simulation equipment.
6. 6. Assists certified educators in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior.
7. 7. Assists teachers on field trips by helping students with or without physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations.
8. 8. Assists bus drivers, when needed, in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students.
9. 9. Supervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the responsible certified educator.
10. 10. Implements behavior management plan consistent with certified educator implementation instructions.
11. 11. Adjusts or rephrases portions of texts and classroom instruction.
12. 12. Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
13. 13. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
14. 14. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
15. 15. Works cooperatively and productively with teacher, supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
16. 16. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
17. 17. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
18. 18. Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
19. 19. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
20. 20. Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
21. 21. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
22. 22. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
23. 23. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
24. 24. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment:

Nine-month position in accordance with the Board’s salary schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education Policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.