PreK Auxiliary Teacher Job Guntersville area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION:Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent;
Must possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, equivalent credential or 9 semester hours of approved coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development; demonstrate aptitude for the work to be performed; a background review meeting suitability criteria under state law; and such alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY:Per OSR Grant Salary Schedule

First Class Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher Base Salary

Auxiliary Teacher Base Salary $22,440

Position Title:INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Location:Assigned School(s)

Pay Grade:Salary Schedule

Pay Type:Salary-Non Exempt

Retirement:RSA

Reports To:Principal and Assigned Teachers

Contract Work Year:185 Days

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Passed the Workkeys 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. .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Assists in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment.

Works with students in their classroom to reinforce skills and concepts introduced by the teacher.

Monitors student’s progress.

Attends weekly planning sessions with classroom teachers.

Assists in completing activities, documents progress and notes comments.

Turns in weekly plan sheets to administrators.

Provides intervention for individual students.

Provides assistance with small group instruction in the classroom.

Provides assistance in administering diagnostic and assessment tests.

Attends scheduled workshops and training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of specified information as required
Ability to conference with visitors in person or on the telephone in a pleasant, courteous manner
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to use excellent English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to use computer skills required to do spreadsheets, word processing and record keeping
Ability to distribute documents in an efficient and effective manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others
Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records
Knowledge of school system functions, departments, personnel, and schools necessary for the efficient and effective processing of communications
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment
Ability to work an expected workday of eight (8) hours, or more if necessary
Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds and transport a short distance
Ability to drive from school to school in the school district and to professional meetings
Demonstrates professional ethics

Important Notes

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