Skyland Elementary School Special Education Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 750 - 1,500; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, seeks a Special Education Aide to support teachers and students in a structured classroom setting.

Responsibilities include aiding with academics, therapy, and classroom activities, supervising small groups, and assisting with instructional materials while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Observe and perform duties aligned with the special education teacher.
• Capable of following oral and written directives in classrooms.
• Assist in program implementation and student activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under a certified special education teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist individual students needing extra attention.

Skills

Classroom duties

Student supervision

Communication

Physical stamina

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours or associate degree

WorkKeys test

Suitability per Alabama Child Protection Act

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

Minimum of 48 hours of successfully completed college coursework OR passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment. Several years of experience preferred.

48 Semester Hours/Passing Score on WorkKeys - $750

Bachelor's Degree - $1000

Master's Degree - $1500

Must be from an accredited college or university.