Special Education Aide — Supportive, Growth‑Driven Classroom Role

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Aide to assist the certified teacher with academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities for students with special needs.

The role supports small groups and individuals, reinforces instruction, and helps with classroom routines, materials, and supervision during meals and library visits; requires a high school diploma or GED and Work Keys, with higher education hours preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified special education teacher(s).
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce and re-teach material initially introduced by the teacher(s).
• Supports individual students needing special attention.
• Assists with independent study, enrichment work, and remedial help as specified by the teacher(s).
• Assists with reading and storytelling activities and checking notebooks and assignments.
• Maintains classroom clerical and housekeeping duties and prepares instructional aids and displays.
• Assists with non-instructional duties such as snack, personal hygiene, and clothing needs.
• Sets up and stores audio-visual equipment for classroom use.
• Supervises students during library visits, lunch periods, assemblies, and PE activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical and professional standards.

Skills

Observation and execution of duties

Reading and written directives

Oral and written communication

Physical ability to lift and restrain

Lifting moderately heavy weights

Dexterity and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester hours or associate degree

Work Keys Test

Suitability under Alabama Child Protection Act

Job description

Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Aide to assist the certified teacher with academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities for students with special needs.

The role supports small groups and individuals, reinforces instruction, and helps with classroom routines, materials, and supervision during meals and library visits; requires a high school diploma or GED and Work Keys, with higher education hours preferred.