County-Wide Special Education Aide Continuous Posting -Section feeder pattern

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with physical disabilities across multiple locations in Jackson County, AL.

The role involves assisting with transfers, mobility, feeding, personal hygiene, and behavior management under the supervision of licensed teachers.

Qualifications

• Alabama high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Completion of ACT WorkKeys or documentation of eighteen hours of post-secondary coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist with feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Support behavior management and intervene in crisis situations.
• Gather behavior data and maintain confidentiality of special education records.
• Escort or assist students between classes and support teachers with instructional materials and activities.
• Attend IEP meetings and participate in staff development as assigned.

Education

Alabama high school diploma or its equivalent

ACT WorkKeys or 18 hours post-secondary coursework

Job description

Vacancies are posted at each Jackson County Board of Education location.Vacancies are also posted on the Jackson County website, www.jacksonk12.org.Jackson County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

No person shall be denied employment, re-employment, advancement, or evaluated, nor shall be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of sex, age, marital status, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disability

School/Worksite

County-wide

Located in the Section High School feeder pattern

Potential locations include:

• Section High
• Macedonia
• Dutton

Title

Special Education Aide

Job Description

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Assist in the management of student behavior including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Assist with gathering behavior data. Earn and maintain all certifications required by the Alabama State Department of Education and/or the Jackson County School District.

Maintain current knowledge of students’ Individualized Education Plans and perform duties in compliance with those plans. Work with individual students or small groups to support the development of motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. Participate in daily and long-range lesson planning and activity planning. Assume responsibility for learning about and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

Supervise children during play periods to ensure their safety.Inform teachers when special needs for individual students arise. Assist with field trips and other similar experiences. Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

Escort or assist children between classes as needed. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Perform playground, lunch, and bus duty as assigned by the campus Principal or designee. Notify the school at least 24 hours in advance of anticipated personal leave. Notify the school as soon as possible when sick leave is needed. Obtain a substitute when absent unless other arrangements have been made with the principal. Attend Individual Education Plan meetings as necessary. Maintain the confidentiality of all special education records.Maintain knowledge of and follow the Alabama Educators’ Code of Ethics. Any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Qualifications

Alabama high school diploma or its equivalent

Completion of ACT WorkKeys or documentation of either eighteen hours of post-secondary coursework

Salary

Jackson County Salary Matrix

Posting Dates

June 23,2026, through May 27, 2027, or until filled