Special Education Instructional Aide

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

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, AND 2 years of college, OR have passed ALL portions of the Work Keys Test. See full descriptions below:

Instructional/Clerical Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or)
   • Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
   • Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
2. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
3. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
4. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: 25

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
2. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
3. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
4. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
5. Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school unless special contract requires other hours.
6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
11. Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
15. Promote good public relations for school system with the public. Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate Director.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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