Special Education Paraprofessional

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking Special Education Paraprofessional Aides at LEAD Academy to support students with diverse needs in a classroom setting and foster a positive learning environment. Duties include assisting with instruction, creating reading activities, establishing rapport with students and parents, and working one-on-one or in small groups.

This role requires two years of college credits or an associate degree, the ability to lift, and a background clearance (FBI/ABI).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of college credits (48 semester hours) or 2-year degree.
• Experience working with school-age children with varying needs.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the special education program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with students.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for an educational foundation.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors.
• Work with individual students or small groups as assigned.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to students and program.
• Work one-on-one with students with disabilities.
• Assume reasonable tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Physical stamina

Background clearance FBI/ABI

Follow oral/written instructions

Education

Two years of college credits (48 semester hours)

2-year degree

WorkKeys test

Job description

Special Education PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES AT L.E.A.D. ACADEMY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the WorkKeys test

Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs

Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting

Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with the special education program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth

Establish effective rapport with students

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation

Establish a positive relationship with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors

As assigned, work with individual students or small groups

Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program

Work one on one with students with disabilities

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal in order to meet the needs of the school

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Walk and stand 85% of work shift

Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis

Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK TERM: 2026-2027 School Year

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a fee. This is required by law. This job is dependent on having adequate student enrollment.