Westlawn Middle School Special Education Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama seeks a Special Education Aide to assist the certified teacher with academic, therapeutic, and recreational activities for students with special needs.

The role supports small groups and individuals, reinforces instruction, and helps with classroom routines, materials, and supervision during meals and library visits; requires a high school diploma or GED and Work Keys, with higher education hours preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified special education teacher(s).
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce and re-teach material initially introduced by the teacher(s).
• Supports individual students needing special attention.
• Assists with independent study, enrichment work, and remedial help as specified by the teacher(s).
• Assists with reading and storytelling activities and checking notebooks and assignments.
• Maintains classroom clerical and housekeeping duties and prepares instructional aids and displays.
• Assists with non-instructional duties such as snack, personal hygiene, and clothing needs.
• Sets up and stores audio-visual equipment for classroom use.
• Supervises students during library visits, lunch periods, assemblies, and PE activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical and professional standards.

Skills

Observation and execution of duties

Reading and written directives

Oral and written communication

Physical ability to lift and restrain

Lifting moderately heavy weights

Dexterity and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester hours or associate degree

Work Keys Test

Suitability under Alabama Child Protection Act

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

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.