Rock Quarry Elementary School - Self Contained Special Education Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Aide to support certified teachers in our classrooms. The role involves assisting with academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks, supervising small groups, and helping with routine clerical duties.

The position requires the ability to lift and move students, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with staff to implement individualized instruction.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 48 college hours or an associate degree.
• Must pass the Work Keys Test as mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Perform academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under a certified teacher's supervision.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material and provide individualized support.
• Assist with routine classroom clerical duties and prepare instructional aids.
• Supervise students during lunch, library, and other activities as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.
• Participate in staff development and para-professional training as required.

Skills

Observational skills

Oral & written comprehension

Communication skills

Lifting & restraining

Mobility & physical stamina

Emotional dexterity

Education

High school diploma / GED + 48 college hours or associate degree

Work Keys Test (Alabama requirements)

Alabama Child Protection Act suitability

Job description

Currently, the requirements are a minimum of Level 3 scores on the following tests: Applied Math, WorkPlace Documents, and Business Writing. Previously, the required tests were AppliedMathematics, Reading, and Writing.

Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a high school diploma or a GED and a minimum of 48 semester hours of credit from a four-year accredited college and/or university or an associate's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, or
2. Passed the Work Keys Test as mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education
3. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISOR

1. Principal
2. Assigned Teacher(s)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to observe and execute duties constant with that of the special education teacher.
2. Ability to comprehend and interpret both oral and written directives relevant to instructional procedures and other classroom activities.
3. Possession of effective skills in both oral and written communication to assist and compliment the special education teacher in program implementation.
4. Physical ability needed to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
5. Be capable of moving and lifting moderately heavy weights.
6. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.

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 the teacher(s) with students in rote memorization, reading and storytelling activities as appropriate.
6. Assists the teacher(s) by checking student notebooks and daily written and oral assignments.
7. Assists with routine classroom clerical and housekeeping duties.
8. Assists with preparing of instructional aids, bulletin boards and other learning displays.
9. Assists with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, break, personal hygiene/clothing needs, etc. as directed.
10. Sets up and stores audio-visual equipment for classroom use.
11. Escorts and supervises small groups who leave the classroom to do library work (under the supervision of the librarian).
12. Assists with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education activities, off-campus excursions and testing.
13. Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
14. Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
15. Participates in staff development activities and para-professional training as mandated by the State Department of Education.
16. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Students First Act and the Board's Salary Schedule – Instructional Aide.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel - GCRK and GCRK-R.

SOURCE: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

DATE: 12/8/77

REVISED: 7/1/97

REVISED: 7/25/02

REVISED: 1/5/05