Instructional Paraprofessional (Elementary K-5)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for Elementary K-5 at LEAD ACADEMY. The role focuses on assisting instructional programs, creating reading opportunities, and building positive rapport with students and families.

Qualifications include 48 college credits or a 2-year degree, experience with diverse learners, and the ability to follow instructions and perform physical tasks as needed. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree.
• Experience with school-age children with diverse needs.
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks and lift as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional programs and classroom environment.
• Create a reading program and supportive learning space.
• Establish rapport with students and motivate learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and records.
• Work with individual students or small groups as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Reading program development

Rapport building

Confidentiality

Follow instructions

Education

48 semester hours or 2-year degree

Tools

None

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional (Elementary K-5) AT L.E.A.D. ACADEMY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the WorkKeys test

Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs

Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting

Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with the instructional programs and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Establish effective rapport with students

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation

Establish a positive relationship with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors

As assigned, work with individual students or small groups

Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program

Work one on one with students with students to improve instructional outcomes.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal in order to meet the needs of the school

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Walk and stand 85% of work shift

Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis

Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK TERM: 2026-2027 School Year

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a fee. This is required by law. This job is dependent on having adequate student enrollment.