Instructional Paraprofessional Aide-Brent Elementary School

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Brent (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a 9-month school-year position in Brent, Alabama. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and classroom tasks under the direction of certified teachers, helping students with academics and enrichment activities.

The role requires basic computer skills, a minimum of two years of college or Work Keys, and background clearance through FBI and ABI.

Qualifications

• Two years' college training or Work Keys.
• Basic computer skills desirable.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI.

Responsibilities

• Regular and punctual attendance; comply with sick leave and personal leave policies.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce and re-teach material.
• Assist in supervision of students during lunch, assemblies, PE, and field trips.
• Assist teachers with student notebooks, computer work, and daily assignments.
• Set up instructional aids and learning materials; arrange bulletin boards and visuals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Background clearance

Education

Two years' college training or Work Keys

Job description

Start Date: October 2026

Temporary Position-2026-2027 School Year

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

9 Months - 182 Days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two (2) years' college training or Work Keys
2. Basic computer skills desirable.
3. Background clearance through FBI and ABI

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Regular and punctual attendance required; full compliance with BCS sick leave and personal leave policies.
2. Perform academic, therapeutic and/or recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified teacher as assigned.
3. Works with small groups of student to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher(s) as assigned.
4. Works with individual students who need individual attention as
5. Assists in the guidance of independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow up work as specified by the teacher(s).
6. Assists teacher(s) with student in rote memorization, reading, and storytelling activities as appropriate.
7. Assist teacher(s) by checking student notebooks, computer work, daily written and oral
8. Assist with preparation of instructional aids, bulletin boards, and other learning
9. Assist with non-instructional classroom duties such as snacks, breaks, personal hygiene/clothing needs and other duties as directed.
10. Set up and store technological, audio-visual and other technical equipment for classroom use as assigned.
11. Escort and supervise small groups in activities as assigned.
12. Assist in the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education, off-campus excursions, and testing as assigned.
13. Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school
14. Maintain and exhibit a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all
15. Participate in staff development activities and paraprofessional training as mandated by the

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work a full day and additional time if required.
2. Basic computer skills
3. Knowledgeable of current instructional strategies to assist students desirable.
4. Ability to assist in the diagnosis of student academic problems and assist teachers in remediation.
5. Basic knowledge of discipline procedures and techniques acceptable under
6. Ability to organize and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Working knowledge of Board policy, state and federal laws related to the program.
8. Knowledge of emergency procedures.
9. Knowledge of safety rules and
10. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, and perform effectively as a team member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Physical ability to assist students as
2. Lift moderately heavy weights, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis in some classrooms.
3. Climb, stoop, bend, push, balance, kneel, and reach with hands and arms on an occasional basis if required.
4. Adequate strength, mobility, dexterity, agility, and visual and aural acuity to perform required tasks.