What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Special Education Paraprofessional Aide position at Alabama State Department of Education?
1/2 Bibb County Preschool
1/2 West Blocton Elementary School
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
9 Months - 182 Days
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years' college training or Work Keys certification.
- Basic computer skills desirable.
- Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Regular and punctual attendance required; full compliance with BCS sick leave and personal leave policies.
- Perform academic, therapeutic and/or recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified teacher as assigned.
- Works with small groups of student to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher(s) as assigned.
- Works with individual students who need individual attention as assigned.
- Assists in the guidance of independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow up work as specified by the teacher(s).
- Assists teacher(s) with student in rote memorization, reading, and storytelling activities as appropriate.
- Assist teacher(s) by checking student notebooks, computer work, daily written and oral assignments.
- Assist with preparation of instructional aids, bulletin boards, and other learning displays.
- Assist with non-instructional classroom duties such as snacks, breaks, personal hygiene/clothing needs and other duties as directed.
- Set up and store technological, audio-visual and other technical equipment for classroom use as assigned.
- Escort and supervise small groups in activities as assigned.
- Assist in the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education, off-campus excursions, and testing as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
- Maintain and exhibit a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
- Participate in staff development activities and paraprofessional training as mandated by the SOE.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work a full day and additional time if required.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Knowledgeable of current instructional strategies to assist students desirable.
- Ability to assist in the diagnosis of student academic problems and assist teachers in remediation.
- Basic knowledge of discipline procedures and techniques acceptable under law.
- Ability to organize and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of Board policy, state and federal laws related to the program.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
- Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, and perform effectively as a team member.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Physical ability to assist students as directed.
- Lift moderately heavy weights, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis in some classrooms.
- Climb, stoop, bend, push, balance, kneel, and reach with hands and arms on an occasional basis if required.
- Adequate strength, mobility, dexterity, agility, and visual and aural acuity to perform required tasks.
Salary : $22,715 - $27,506