Special Education Aide - Classroom Support & Student Growth

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools seeks an Instructional/Clerical Aide for a 9-month term. The role supports classroom operations, assists teachers, handles clerical tasks, and helps maintain student records.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and either 2 years of college or passed WorkKeys. Responsibilities include supervising students, testing support, and upholding safety and confidentiality in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or) 48 semester hours at regionally accredited institution
• Ability to lift, stoop, and bend and perform all required tasks
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations

Responsibilities

• Understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal
• Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff
• Assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism
• Report for duty at least 15 minutes before opening and stay at least 10 minutes after close of school
• Plan regularly with assigned teacher
• Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned
• Keep charts and records of students' performances and assist in preparing materials for a positive learning environment
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate AV equipment, and care for equipment
• Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students
• Take precautions to provide for safety and welfare of students
• Attend and participate in professional development activities
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community
• Promote good public relations and confidentiality of school-related business
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies
• Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifting/Dexterity

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 sem hrs

WorkKeys test passed

Job description

Dothan City Schools seeks an Instructional/Clerical Aide for a 9-month term. The role supports classroom operations, assists teachers, handles clerical tasks, and helps maintain student records.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and either 2 years of college or passed WorkKeys. Responsibilities include supervising students, testing support, and upholding safety and confidentiality in a busy school environment.