Verner Elementary School Special Education Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools is seeking a Special Education Aide to support certified teachers in classrooms. The role requires assisting with academic, therapeutic, and daily activities under supervision, and working with small groups or individual students.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 48 semester hours or an associate degree, and must pass the ACT WorkKeys assessment. Additional requirements include passing suitability checks under Alabama Child Protection Act.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 48 semester hours or an associate's degree.
• Passed the Work Keys Test as mandated by Alabama DOE.
• Meets suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act and related statutes.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher by performing academic, therapeutic, and clerical tasks.
• Work with small groups and individuals needing extra support.
• Prepare instructional aids and classroom displays.
• Supervise lunch, library, and other activities as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Assist classroom duties

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED + 48 sem. hrs / associate degree

Passed Work Keys test

Job description

Currently, the requirements are a minimum of Level 3 scores on the following tests: Applied Math, WorkPlace Documents, and Business Writing. Previously, the required tests were AppliedMathematics, Reading, and Writing.

Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a high school diploma or a GED and a minimum of 48 semester hours of credit from a four-year accredited college and/or university or an associate's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, or
2. Passed the Work Keys Test as mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education
3. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISOR

1. Principal
2. Assigned Teacher(s)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to observe and execute duties constant with that of the special education teacher.
2. Ability to comprehend and interpret both oral and written directives relevant to instructional procedures and other classroom activities.
3. Possession of effective skills in both oral and written communication to assist and compliment the special education teacher in program implementation.
4. Physical ability needed to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
5. Be capable of moving and lifting moderately heavy weights.
6. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified special education teacher(s).
2. Works with small groups of students to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher(s).
3. Works with individual students who need special attention.
4. Assists in the guidance of independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow-up work as specified by the teacher(s).
5. Assists the teacher(s) with students in rote memorization, reading and storytelling activities as appropriate.
6. Assists the teacher(s) by checking student notebooks and daily written and oral assignments.
7. Assists with routine classroom clerical and housekeeping duties.
8. Assists with preparing of instructional aids, bulletin boards and other learning displays.
9. Assists with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, break, personal hygiene/clothing needs, etc. as directed.
10. Sets up and stores audio-visual equipment for classroom use.
11. Escorts and supervises small groups who leave the classroom to do library work (under the supervision of the librarian).
12. Assists with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education activities, off-campus excursions and testing.
13. Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
14. Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
15. Participates in staff development activities and para-professional training as mandated by the State Department of Education.
16. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Students First Act and the Board's Salary Schedule – Instructional Aide.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel - GCRK and GCRK-R.

Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Date: 12/8/77

Revised: 7/1/97

Revised: 7/25/02

Revised: 1/5/05

The Tuscaloosa City Schools requires the following to be attached to your online application in the Attachment (optional) section:

1.Resume.

2.Transcripts OR ACT WorkKeys Assessment scores. A copy may be uploaded to your online application. An official transcript will be required upon hire. (if applicable)

3.Three Professional References.

4.Minimum of 48 hours of successfully completed college coursework OR passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment. Several years of experience preferred.

***Additional annual supplement issued based on college coursework/degree:

48 Semester Hours/Passing Score on WorkKeys - $750

Bachelor's Degree - $1000

Master's Degree - $1500

Must be from an accredited college or university.