Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher - MVES

Para-Educator/Instructional Aide/Instructional Paraprofessional

Alabaster City Schools

Job Title:

Para-Educator/Instructional Aide/Instructional Paraprofessional (

Note:

These positions may require re-assignment to various schools throughout the school year as the need arises. Please refer to posted vacancy for specific locations)

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills.
• For Title I or Title I Targeted Assistance Program Schools Only:
• Must hold an Associate's Degree or
• Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or
• Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Coordinator of Exceptional Education Principal Assigned Teachers

Job Goal:
To assist school personnel in providing an appropriate educational program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
• To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
• To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
• To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.

Duties:

• Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school unless special contract requires other hours.
• Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
• Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
• Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students.
• Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
• Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for school system with the general public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Perform other reasonable duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment: 187-day contract. Salary according to appropriate current schedule.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

Salary:
Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.