Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional Alabama State Department of Education - 4.5 Montgomery, AL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Working with individuals with disabilities Employee relationship building Working with students Working with children with disabilities Full Job Description Special Education

PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES 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 WorkKeys 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

2026-2027 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 ( ) 334-451-3127

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.