Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional/School of Discovery Job Selma area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional/School of Discovery (2026-2027)

Position Title

Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Goal

To assist the special education teacher in providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement.

Report To

Special Education Teacher

Supervises

None

Qualifications

Associate degree or 48 hours from an accredited college or university. Background check required.

Salary

To be determined commensurate with local salary schedule, credentials, and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Willingness & ability to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment

Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member

Physical strength and mobility to perform job responsibilities

Ability to follow & carry out verbal & written instructions

Accept constructive feedback

Assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs as needed.

Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters

Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks accuracy of work and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacher

Helps students to use books, computers, classroom materials and other equipment.

Assists certified educator in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores, behavior, or materials and supplies as assigned.

Assists certified educators in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior

Assists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention when needed.

Assists teachers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations.

Assists bus drivers, when needed, in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students.

Supervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the responsible certified educator.

Implements behavior management plan consistent with certified educator implementation instructions.

Adjusts or rephrases portions of texts and classroom instruction.

Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.

Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff.

Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.

Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.

Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.

Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.

Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.

Transfers with a student to another education setting when requested.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal, supervising certified educator, and/or other designated supervisor.

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Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional​/School of Discovery

Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional/School of Discovery