District-wide Instructional Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Leeds, AL is seeking a Districtwide Paraprofessional to assist teachers in providing an education program for students with disabilities. You will follow directions from supervising staff and reinforce classroom instruction to support individual and small groups.

The role includes clerical duties, materials preparation, and basic student care activities, under supervision. The position follows a nine-month school year as established by the City of Leeds Board of

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a formal State academic assessment.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and carry out instructions assigned by supervising teacher(s).
• Reinforce skills being taught in classroom.
• Work with individuals and groups of students with disabilities as assigned by supervising teacher.
• Keep accurate and current records of student performance and accomplishments in academic and developmental activities.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned, such as filing, typing, checking library books, operating audio-visual equipment, ordering supplies, and caring for equipment and materials.
• Inventory supplies and equipment, recording needs and condition of existing items.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials, games, etc.
• Assist teacher with basic physical management needs of students, including toileting, diaper or clothing changes, personal hygiene, movement in wheelchairs or with lifts, transportation, feeding, and other duties as specified.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

2 years study / 48 credit hours

Associate's degree

State academic assessment standard

Job description

Job Title: Districtwide Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours of credit) at a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a formal State academic assessment.

Reports To: Principal

Goal:

To assist school personnel in providing an appropriate education/training program for students with disabilities

Performance Responsibilities:

• Comprehend and carry out instructions assigned by supervising teacher(s).
• Reinforce skills being taught in classroom.
• Work with individuals and groups of students with disabilities as assigned by supervising teacher.
• Keep accurate and current records of student performance and accomplishments in academic and developmental activities.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned, such as filing, typing, checking library books, operating audio-visual equipment, ordering supplies, and caring for equipment and materials.
• Inventory supplies and equipment, recording needs and condition of existing items.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials, games, etc.
• Assist teacher with basic physical management needs of students, including, but not limited to: toileting, diaper or clothing change, personal hygiene, including baths, movement in wheelchairs or lifts, such as transporting from one area to another, required physical manipulation, as recommended by physician, physical therapist or occupational therapist, adjustments to and care of equipment, transportation of students to and from class, feeding, recreational activities, others as specified by teacher or principal, maintain confidentiality of records, assist with housekeeping as required to provide an acceptable environment for students with disabilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

Nine month school year per Board approved calendar. Salary and terms of employment to be established by the City of Leeds Board of Education.

Evaluation:

According to Board policy