Special Education Instructional Aide - Empowering Classrooms

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Wicksburg (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston County Schools seeks an Instructional Aide to assist teachers and support student learning in the classroom and hallways. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet state testing requirements, and demonstrate the ability to work well with students, staff, and the community.

This position requires showing up before the school day begins, helping with materials, testing, and basic care as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and academic competency in basic skills and one of the following.
• Associate's Degree (or)
• Have completed 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution (or)
• Have successfully completed the WORKKEYS test.
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understands and assists in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
• Respects the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
• Assists in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
• Reports for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after the close of school unless a special contract requires other hours.
• Plans regularly with the assigned teacher.
• Works with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assists the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keeps charts and records of students" performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
• Performs clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operating audiovisual equipment, and caring for equipment and materials.
• Assists the teacher with the basic physical needs of students.
• Takes all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
• Attends and participates in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and the community.
• Promotes good public relations for the school system with the public.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Assumes other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Education

Associate's Degree

48 semester hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Houston County Schools seeks an Instructional Aide to assist teachers and support student learning in the classroom and hallways. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet state testing requirements, and demonstrate the ability to work well with students, staff, and the community.

This position requires showing up before the school day begins, helping with materials, testing, and basic care as needed.