Paraprofessional II (Behavioral, Inclusion, DD, Pre-K, Resource Room) - SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support classroom goals for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. You will assist with academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under a certified special education teacher, including small-group work and individual student support.

Role requires a high school diploma, Alabama driver license not necessarily required, and the ability to lift and assist with various activities. Background checks apply; 187 days/year.

Qualifications

• Assist students with disabilities and adhere to classroom guidelines.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from teachers.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and staff.
• Maintain safety for special needs students and adapt as needed.
• Know school rules, policies and procedures for compliance.
• Demonstrate emotional and physical stability to support students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under supervision.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material and re-teach when needed.
• Assist individual students requiring extra attention.
• Support independent study and remediation activities as directed.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks and learning displays.
• Prepare instructional aids and classroom materials.
• Help with non-instructional duties such as snack and hygiene.
• Supervise students during lunch, PE, trips, and testing.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Participate in staff development and para-professional training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Special needs support

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Safety knowledge

Relationship building

Policy knowledge

Emotional stability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Goal:

To provide assistance in the implementation of the classroom program. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED, preferred
2. At least eighteen years of age
3. Valid Alabama driver's license

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Background CheckRequired:

(Ala. Code §§16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to work with children with disabilities.
2. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
3. Ability to communicate effectively.
4. Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, including stooping, bending, and lifting.
5. Knowledge of problems related to needs of special needs students.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for working with special needs students.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
9. Possesses the physical and emotional stability to fulfill the contract period.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified special education teacher(s).
2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher(s).
3. Works with individual students who need special attention.
4. Assists in the guidance of independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow-up work as specified by the teacher(s).
5. Assists with routine classroom clerical and housekeeping duties.
6. Assists with preparing of instructional aids, bulletin boards and other learning displays.
7. Assists with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, break, personal hygiene/ clothing needs, etc. as directed.
8. Assists with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education activities, off-campus excursions and testing.
9. Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
10. Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
11. Participates in staff development activities and para-professional training as mandated by the State Department of Education.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the administration.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment:

187 days/8 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation:

According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

SalaryRange:

According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

For School District information, please click here (Right click and select "Open link in new tab")

For Madison City Schools Salary Schedule, please click here (Right click and select "Open link in new tab")