Special Education Auxiliary Teacher Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Special Education Auxiliary Teacher
Madison City Schools (AL)
Central Office – Madison, Alabama This job is also posted in Madison City Schools (AL)
Job Details

Job ID:

5217068

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 4, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description

Job Goal:

To assist the Special Education Department in helping students take full advantage of the instructional program during a teacher’s absence.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Possess at least 9 credit hours of college coursework in the field of Special Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
Possess appropriate experience (at least 12 months) working with children, preferably in an educational setting.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Special Education Director and/or Building Principal.

Background Check Required:

(Ala. Code §16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to implement lesson plans based on local and state courses of study.
Basic knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.
Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in support of instruction.
Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge and understanding of the school system’s rules and policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Essential Functions:

Performs tasks related to classroom instruction and activities as indicated by lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
Prepares classroom materials.
Performs non-instructional classroom duties as directed.
Supervises students during lunch, assemblies, field trips, etc.
Works with individual and small groups of students.
Consults with teacher(s) and support personnel regarding student progress.
Manages the classroom’s environment as indicated by the teacher of record or support personnel. Collects data on student progress and performance and reports to teacher of record or support personnel. Maintains accurate grades for students.
Reports student progress to parents as directed.
Participates in parent conference and IEP meetings as necessary.
Keeps records and completes necessary reports on a timely basis as directed.
Performs other duties within the scope of his/ her employment as may be assigned.
This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment:

187 days/ 7.5 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation:

According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range:

According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year).
Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.
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Position Type:

Full-Time