Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year to assist the Special Education teacher and support students with disabilities in instructional activities.

The role includes providing small group instruction, classroom assistance, behavior support, transport and basic health tasks while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours or passing ACT WorkKeys.
• Suitability criteria for employment under the Alabama Child Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group, checks accuracy of work and assigns additional work as directed by the teacher.
• Helps students use books, computers, classroom materials and other equipment.
• Assists teacher in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores or behavior as assigned.
• Transfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses.
• Assists students with all aspects of toileting, lifting, and personal care as needed.
• Assists with movement of students with special needs (positioning, lifting, transferring).
• Obtains food from cafeteria, serves food and feeds student or assists them to feed themselves.
• Assists teachers in maintaining discipline and manages student behavior.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Punctuality

Sterile/clean hygiene support

Adaptability

Technology use

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

Suitability criteria for employment per Alabama Child Protection Act

Tools

Technology usage for data management

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year to assist the Special Education teacher and support students with disabilities in instructional activities.

The role includes providing small group instruction, classroom assistance, behavior support, transport and basic health tasks while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with families and staff.