Traveling Instructional Aide — Student Success Support

Alabama State Department of Education; Perdido (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Department of Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support certified educators, assist with small group instruction, and help prepare instructional materials. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, accuracy in records, and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment.

The position is nine months, non-exempt, and requires engaging with students and families while following district policies and procedures to promote student achievement and a positive learning

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours or ACT WorkKeys passing score.
• Able to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act and related acts.
• Proven success in relevant work experience.
• Able to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Effective interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and collaboration.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce reports.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and hygiene needs.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Works with individual students and small groups as assigned.
• Helps students use books, computers, classroom materials and equipment.
• Keeps routine records related to attendance, behavior, or materials and supplies as assigned.
• Performs routine clerical tasks including inventory, filing, typing, and operating audiovisual equipment.
• Maintains discipline and encourages acceptable student behavior.
• Assists teachers on field trips and supports students with/without physical needs.
• Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and attending to student needs.
• Supervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the certified educator.
• Implements behavior management plans as instructed.
• Adjusts or rephrases portions of texts and instruction.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative for problems or improvements.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure goals are met and data shared timely.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates ethics and leadership.
• Reports potential problems or irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries and feedback promptly.
• Maintains and submits reports and correspondence timely and accurately.
• Uses and cares for equipment; supervises others in use and inventory.
• Works as a productive team member with effective collaboration.
• Adheres to policies and regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave per Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal or supervisors.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

Physical endurance

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours or ACT WorkKeys

Job description

Alabama State Department of Education is seeking an Instructional Aide to support certified educators, assist with small group instruction, and help prepare instructional materials. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, accuracy in records, and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment.

The position is nine months, non-exempt, and requires engaging with students and families while following district policies and procedures to promote student achievement and a positive learning