Student Support Aide for Special Needs Classrooms

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Cleveland (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount County Board of Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support classroom activities and assist in implementing instructional plans. The role includes supervising students, monitoring behavior, and providing information to teachers.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, with additional college hours or an Associate degree preferred. A WorkKeys assessment may be required. The position follows a 182-day schedule and requires physical aptitude for student-related tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Postsecondary coursework or degree credits meet the stated hours.
• Passing WorkKeys assessment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Monitor students with special needs for safe and positive learning environments.
• Adapt activities under supervising teacher direction to support class objectives.
• Provide instruction to students in various activities to reinforce objectives.
• Support teachers in administration of tests and schoolwork.
• Assist medically fragile students with personal hygiene if needed.
• Assist students with transfers to/from bus, classes, and activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings for job function information.
• Collaborate with supervising teachers to communicate information and resolve issues.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans under supervisor guidance.
• Maintain materials and perform clerical tasks to support teachers.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and staff.
• Be punctual and perform duties to promote good public relations.
• Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Student support

Behavior management

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Blount County Board of Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support classroom activities and assist in implementing instructional plans. The role includes supervising students, monitoring behavior, and providing information to teachers.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, with additional college hours or an Associate degree preferred. A WorkKeys assessment may be required. The position follows a 182-day schedule and requires physical aptitude for student-related tasks.