PreK Special Education paraeducator & Student Support

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to assist the classroom teacher in delivering instructional support and to help create a safe, productive learning environment.

The role involves assisting with small group instruction, materials preparation, and student supervision on buses and during activities, with a nine-month term and regular collaboration with the school team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT Work Keys Assessment.
• Suitable under Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
• Proficient oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility for job tasks.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and submit reports.
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with toileting and hygiene needs.
• Ability to transfer, feed, and provide physical intervention as required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible hours for special education bus support.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Board may require alternatives to listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Presents lessons or portions of lessons and checks students' work.
• Helps students use books, computers, and classroom materials.
• Assists teacher with attendance, grades, and behavior records.
• Transfers students on and off buses and related equipment.
• Assists with toileting, hygiene, and mobility needs.
• Provides physical intervention when required within training.
• Maintains discipline and encourages appropriate behavior.
• Supports crisis intervention and safety procedures as trained.
• Assists with field trips and bus discipline.
• Provides adult assistance on special education buses as needed.
• Acts as play leader and guides activities for groups.
• Performs health, first aid, or basic nursing tasks as directed by staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Prepares reports and correspondence timely and accurately.
• Collaborates with staff to achieve school goals.
• Participates in IEP meetings if requested.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and follows regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Stamina

Technology use

Attendance reliability

Safety intervention

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or 48 sem hrs

ACT Work Keys passing score

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to assist the classroom teacher in delivering instructional support and to help create a safe, productive learning environment.

The role involves assisting with small group instruction, materials preparation, and student supervision on buses and during activities, with a nine-month term and regular collaboration with the school team.