Paraprofessional K-5

Job Summary

PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES (Elementary K-5) AT L.E.A.D. ACADEMY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the Work Keys test
• Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs
• Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the special education program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
• Establish effective rapport with students
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation
• Establish a positive relationship with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors
• As assigned, work with individual students or small groups
• Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
• Work one on one with students with disabilities

OTHER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal in order to meet the needs of the school

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Walk and stand 85% of work shift
• Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis
• Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK TERM:

School Year

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Danielle Webster (dwebster)

SPECIAL

NOTE:

The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a fee. This is required by law. This job is dependent on having adequate student enrollment.