Countywide - STAR Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools seeks a Teacher Aide - Paraprofessional to support classroom objectives and assist students, including those with special needs. The role reports to the principal/assigned teacher and involves supervision during activities, training participation, and collaboration with staff.

The incumbent will help adapt lessons, support behavioral plans, and assist with instructional materials while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• 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) WORKKEYS test.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities to support and reinforce objectives.
• Provides instruction under supervision to students in various activities.
• Attends meetings and trainings for job functions.
• Implements behavioral intervention plans (BIP) under supervision.
• Monitors students with special needs across settings to ensure safety.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.
• Assists in implementing IEPs and preparing materials.
• Performs housekeeping duties not assigned to custodial staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by teacher/principal/system nurse.
• Transferring and assisting with mobility, toileting, diapering, feeding, and other personal hygiene tasks as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical health

Emotional health

Ability to follow directions

Education

Associate degree or 48 credit hours

Job description

Morgan County Schools

Job Description

9 Month 182 days

Salary Range: $20,885 - $26,325

Title: Teacher Aide - Paraprofessional

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal/Assigned Teacher

Minimum 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. Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift as well as to implement a behavioral management program with students of varying ages and sizes.
3. Effective interpersonal communication skills.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions:

1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of a supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all students receiving special services to participate in classroom activities.
2. Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing individual plans; and enhancing opportunities for all students to succeed.
3. Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. emergency procedures, training modules, system & local professional development, etc.) for the purpose of gaining information relative to job functions.
4. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral intervention plans (BIP) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning skills, concepts, strategies, etc.
5. Monitors students with special needs across all settings (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
6. Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials for classroom use.
7. Maintains an acceptable level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
8. Assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of the IEP and in preparing instructional materials.
9. Performs necessary housekeeping duties not assigned to the custodial staff.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, and/or principal, coordinator or System Nurse.
11. Possesses adequate physical mobility including, but not limited to performing the following functions for students:
    1. Transferring from one physical location to another utilizing technique as directed by the physical therapist.
    2. Toileting
    3. Diapering or changing clothing
    4. Bathing and other personal hygiene functions
    5. Feeding
    6. Transitioning students from one area to another in wheelchairs or lifts
    7. Performing required physical manipulation, as prescribed by a physician, or recommended by a physical or an occupational therapist.
    8. Care and cleaning of equipment.
    9. Transitioning students to and from class.
    10. Facilitating recreational activities.
    11. Others as specified by teacher or principal.

Other Attributes:

1. Is well-groomed and appropriately dressed
2. Project and modulate voice in a classroom environment with and/or without the use of electronic aides
3. Represent the school system, school, and all school personnel in a positive manner at all times

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt