Special Education Aide - 9-Month Contract

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

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Boaz, AL seeks a Special Education Aide for the anticipated opening. This 9-month contracted role supports identified students in self-contained or inclusive classrooms, reinforcing skills introduced by the teacher.

You will assist in planning, document progress, and help implement individualized strategies while maintaining confidentiality and attendance procedures. The position emphasizes collaboration with classroom staff and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Passing score on the Work Keys assessment (Level 3 score or higher in Applied Math, Work-Place Documents, and Business Writing)
• Associate degree or equivalent
• Successful completion of at least 60 quarter or 48 semester hours in higher education

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment
• Attend planning sessions with assigned classroom teachers
• Complete a plan sheet documenting activities, objectives, progress, and/or behavior data sheet
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies, creating activities, and reinforcing skills based on individual student’s needs, interests, abilities, learning styles, and behavior
• Assist with independent study, enrichment, and makeup work as determined by the teacher’s lesson plan or own needs assessment of student’s IEP
• Maintain required special education documentation and confidentiality
• Attend scheduled workshops and training, including restraint training
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress procedures
• Assist students with personal hygiene, feeding, using restroom, moving about building, grooming, and health and safety issues
• Manage time efficiently
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal or Special Education Director

Education

Associate degree

60 quarter or 48 semester hours

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Boaz, AL seeks a Special Education Aide for the anticipated opening. This 9-month contracted role supports identified students in self-contained or inclusive classrooms, reinforcing skills introduced by the teacher.

You will assist in planning, document progress, and help implement individualized strategies while maintaining confidentiality and attendance procedures. The position emphasizes collaboration with classroom staff and ongoing professional development.