Special Education Aide: Student Support & Classroom Clerk

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools in Alabama is seeking an Instructional/Clerical Aide for a 9-month period. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, AND 2 years of college, OR have passed ALL portions of the Work Keys Test.

The role involves assisting in school operations, clerical tasks, and direct student support. Responsibilities include planning with teachers, testing activities, maintaining records, and upholding school rules while ensuring student safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys test).
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in efficient 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 the opening of school and stay after close of school unless otherwise directed.
• 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 accomplishments.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing; operate audiovisual 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 cooperation with school staff, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school system and confidentiality of school-related business.
• Be familiar with Board of Education policies and assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Clerical aptitude

Education

Associate’s Degree

48 semester hours

WorkKeys test

Job description

Dothan City Schools in Alabama is seeking an Instructional/Clerical Aide for a 9-month period. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, AND 2 years of college, OR have passed ALL portions of the Work Keys Test.

The role involves assisting in school operations, clerical tasks, and direct student support. Responsibilities include planning with teachers, testing activities, maintaining records, and upholding school rules while ensuring student safety and confidentiality.