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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,842 / year median in Alabama
+13% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Instructional Para-EducatorQUALIFICATIONS
1.For Title I or Title I Targeted Assistance Program Schools Only:
a. Must hold an Associate's Degree (or) b. Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) c. Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approvedWORKKEYS
test. 3. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending. 4. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships 5. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.FLSA:
Non-ExemptREPORTS TO
PrincipalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities. 2. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures. 3. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal. 4. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff. 5. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self- discipline, morality, and patriotism. 6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher. 7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned. 8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned. 9. Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment. 10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing; operate audiovisual equipment; and care for equipment and materials. 11. Assist teacher with basic physical needs of students. 12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students. 13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities. 14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community. 15. Promote good public relations for school system with the public. Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business. 16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies. 17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.SOURCE:
Crenshaw County Schools, Luverne, AlabamaBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance