Instructional Para-Education - Access Facilitator

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Highland Home (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenshaw County Schools is seeking an Instructional Para-Educator to support teachers and students in a Title I program. The role involves assisting with testing, maintaining records, and providing classroom support under the principal's supervision.

The position requires an Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours and successful WorkKeys testing, with background clearance in line with state regulations. Non-exempt, full-time employment per district compensation plan.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 college hours required for Title I schools.
• WorkKeys test completion required as approved by the Alabama State Board of Education.
• Background clearance as required by Alabama statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Uphold school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in efficient school operations as directed by the principal.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship and self-discipline.
• Plan regularly with assigned teacher and work with students as assigned.
• Assist in student testing activities and keep performance records.
• Perform clerical tasks and operate audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Support basic physical needs of students and ensure safety.
• Attend and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Testing assistance

Clerical tasks

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

48 semester hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

JOB TITLE: Instructional Para-Educator
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.For Title I or Title I Targeted Assistance Program Schools Only:
a. Must hold an Associate's Degree (or)
b. Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
c. Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.

3. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including
lifting, stooping, and bending.
4. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
5. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama
statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved
compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by
the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals,
and priorities.
2. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and
procedures.
3. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as
directed by the principal.
4. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students
and staff.

5. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-
discipline, morality, and patriotism.

6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. Keep charts and records of students' performances and
accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials
necessary for a positive learning environment.

10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing; operate
audiovisual equipment; and care for equipment and materials.
11. Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of
students.
13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional
development activities.
14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents,
and community.
15. Promote good public relations for school system with the public.
Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the
Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
SOURCE: Crenshaw County Schools, Luverne, Alabama