Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide

AltaPointe Health • Daphne, AL

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About The Position

The Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide assists with instruction and educational support for students, individually and in groups, in line with their identified needs. The role works with teachers, Special Education teachers, the treatment team, and behavioral staff to reinforce learning, support IEP goals, implement lesson plans and behavior-management systems, assess educational needs, and adjust educational plans as appropriate.

The aide also supports classroom administration, including attendance, testing, assignments, supplies, educational records, and discharge documentation. The role involves maintaining professional and respectful relationships with students, families, visitors, coworkers, and external contacts; respecting privacy and confidentiality; following AltaPointe policies and procedures; and participating in training, committees, and performance-improvement activities. Duties may include driving a program vehicle for educational field trips and applying seclusion or restraint procedures in accordance with policy when required.

Requirements

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, documented as 48 semester hours at a regionally accredited institution; or obtain an associate’s degree, which may be documented as 64 semester hours at a regionally accredited institution; or earn a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.
• Demonstrate academic competence in language and mathematical skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license and meet all AltaPointe driving requirements.
• Hold valid MindSet, CPR, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructing students individually or in groups according to identified needs.
• Consult with the treatment team to ensure behavior-management practices are consistent across program components.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and implementing educational field trips; participate as required and drive a program vehicle when needed.
• Assist the teacher in identifying and communicating students’ educational needs in preparation for summer tutorial services.
• Help implement daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other oral communication activities.
• Reinforce materials and skills introduced by the teacher or computer-based program; help develop strategies suited to individual student needs.
• Check notebooks and grade paper-based and computer-based assignments daily.
• Supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher or computer-based program.
• Alert Education leadership to problems or special information concerning students.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher or computer-based program.
• Recognize crisis situations and de-escalate or resolve them; apply seclusion and restraint according to AltaPointe policy and procedure when required.
• Assess students’ educational needs on an ongoing basis and make appropriate adjustments to educational plans.
• Administer educational testing within 10 days of a consumer’s admission and before discharge.
• Work with the Special Education teacher to meet IEP goals.
• Check and record student attendance daily.
• Provide data for educational discharge summaries and final report cards at discharge.
• Maintain awareness of current educational techniques and approaches relevant to the student population.
• Determine classroom supply needs and maintain sufficient supplies.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with program staff and external contacts; delegate routine tasks appropriately to behavioral staff to meet student needs without disruption.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, respect, and sensitivity to their privacy, needs, expectations, and individual differences; assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and attend required in-service training and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree