Special Education Support Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to assist the special education services teacher in instructional support and creating a safe, productive learning environment.

You will help develop small-group instruction, prepare instructional materials, and engage families in the program, with nine-month employment and flexible hours to support bus assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours or ACT Work Keys passing score.
• Meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act 1999 & Act 2002-457.
• Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce reports.
• Be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Presents lessons or portions of lessons and checks accuracy of work.
• Helps students use books, computers, classroom materials and equipment.
• Maintains routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores or behavior as assigned.
• Assists with movement and positioning of students with special needs.
• Assists with field trips by helping students with physical needs.
• Provides adult assistance on special education buses as assigned.
• Acts as play leader for assigned groups of students.
• Performs basic health or first aid for special education students as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and materials; collaborates with others.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Punctuality

Adaptability

Tech literacy

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

ACT Work Keys passing score

Job description

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to assist the special education services teacher in instructional support and creating a safe, productive learning environment.

You will help develop small-group instruction, prepare instructional materials, and engage families in the program, with nine-month employment and flexible hours to support bus assistance as needed.