Instructional Para-Educator Potential

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Brantley (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenshaw County Schools in Luverne, Alabama, is seeking an Instructional Para-Educator to support teachers and students in the classroom. You will assist with instructional activities, manage learning materials, and monitor student progress under the principal's guidance.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, maintaining confidentiality, and helping implement school policies, routines, and safety protocols throughout the school day to ensure a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate's Degree or have 48 semester hours at an accredited college.
• Alabama WORKKEYS test completion is required for Title I schools.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the school system's vision, goals, and priorities.
• Assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to 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.
• Work with students individually and in groups as assigned.
• Assist with basic testing activities and prepare materials for learning.
• Perform clerical tasks and operate audiovisual equipment.
• Ensure safety and welfare of students.
• Attend professional development activities.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

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. 1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals,
   and priorities.
2. 2. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and
   procedures.
3. 3. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as
   directed by the principal.
4. 4. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students
   and staff.
5. 5. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-
   discipline, morality, and patriotism.
6. 6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
7. 7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. 8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. 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. 10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing; operate
    audiovisual equipment; and care for equipment and materials.
11. 11. Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
12. 12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of
    students.
13. 13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional
    development activities.
14. 14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents,
    and community.
15. 15. Promote good public relations for school system with the public.
    Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
16. 16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
17. 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