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University of Alabama

Special Needs Teacher Assistant - Contingent / On-Call (No benefits)

Job Description

Special Needs Teacher Assistant
  • Contingent / On-Call (No benefits) University of Alabama
  • 4.3 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details $15.48
  • $18.
56 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Classroom management assistance Experience working with individuals with disabilities High school diploma or GED Experience working with children Working with students with special education needs Clean workspace maintenance Associate's degree 2 years Entry level Full Job Description Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Technical/Paraprofessional Closing at: Aug 27 2026
  • 22:55
CDT Pay Grade/Pay Range:
Minimum:
$15.48•
Midpoint:
$18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization:
217801
  • Rise Normal Work Schedule:
    Monday
  • Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Job Summary:
The Special Needs Teacher Assistant aids the classroom teacher in providing instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of childcare or healthcare experience; OR associate's degree or higher and some childcare experience.
Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation
DOES NOT
automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity :
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the
EEOC's Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

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

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