Saraland High School - Paraprofessional

SARALAND CITY SCHOOLS

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Saraland Board of Education is accepting applications for the following classified position.

POSITION TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate’s degree or higher or a minimum of two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Effective communication and appropriate interpersonal skills
• Other qualifications as the Board may require

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embrace and promote the school system’s mission, vision, beliefs, and goals
• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school, including meetings and assigned duties
• Abide by the standards established for conduct referenced in the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics which defines the professional behavior of educators in Alabama and serves as a guide to ethical conduct
• Regular and punctual in attendance, follow correct procedure for recording daily attendance and securing substitutes when required
• Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of duties and responsibilities
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the public
• Report to assigned locations at designated times, prepared to perform duties as assigned by principal
• Engage in training activities to maintain and improve professional competence
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation related to this position
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities
• Document students served as required
• Collaborate with classroom teacher and facilitate student completion of classroom assignments in order to promote student learning
• Work with groups of students to reinforce material and assists individual children in need of special attention
• Guide independent study, remedial, and enrichment work
• Work as a member of a team
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Assist certificated personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected
• Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise learning activities in the school environment
• Use current technology for instructional management
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and developments in educational technology
• Demonstrate knowledge of software and district curriculum
• Recognize student diversity and create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept
• Provide teachers with reports and data regarding student learning progress and needs
• Perform extra work-related duties associated with the school's curriculum as necessary to provide a safe, orderly educational environment as requested by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) month contract or as otherwise approved by Board

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated in accordance with Board policy

SALARY: Board approved salary schedule

All applicants should apply electronically. To obtain an electronic application, visit the HireTrue website at https://bit.ly/SpartanCareersStartHere and complete the State of Alabama electronic application.

All positions with the Saraland Board of Education require submission of a copy of current driver’s license or valid picture identification, a copy of Social Security card, completion of a TB skin questionnaire, and background clearance through the State of Alabama Department of Education. Certified positions also require submission of valid teaching certificate (Alabama or out-of-state) as well as unofficial transcripts indicating all coursework and degree conferral date(s) from regionally accredited colleges/universities.

The Saraland School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant or employee shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, disability if otherwise qualified, political or religious beliefs, national origin, social and family background, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, be discriminated against by this school system.

The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work performed by individuals in this classification. They should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks outside their usual responsibilities as necessary.