Bilingual Paraeducator — Student Support & Instruction

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a paraeducator - bilingual aide to support classroom instruction for students with special needs. The role involves supervising, caring for, and instructing students, and helping implement instructional plans while coordinating with assigned teachers.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, or 48 college hours, or WORKKEYS completion, along with strong communication skills in English and another language. On-site position in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate's degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift as well as to implement behavioral management program with students of varying ages and sizes.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical health

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a paraeducator - bilingual aide to support classroom instruction for students with special needs. The role involves supervising, caring for, and instructing students, and helping implement instructional plans while coordinating with assigned teachers.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, or 48 college hours, or WORKKEYS completion, along with strong communication skills in English and another language. On-site position in Alabama.