Special Education ParaEducators (Pre-K, SLC, Inclusion) – SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education ParaEducator provides individualized academic, behavioral, or functional support for students with disabilities under the direction of certified instructional staff, related service providers, central office stakeholders, and/or school administration. The role supports classroom and school staff in creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress, independence, and positive social-emotional development. Assignments may be in Pre-K, SLC, or Inclusion settings across the system. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain appropriate boundaries with students, communicate through district-approved channels, and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Alabama law. A background check is required upon offer of employment. The position is subject to the Students First Act of 2011, and employees participate in mandated staff development and para-professional training. Expected employment is 187 days at 8 hours per day. Evaluation is according to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; preferred.
Three years of school experience; preferred.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Alabama driver’s license.
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to meet the physical demands of working with students, including stooping, bending, and lifting.
Knowledge of problems related to the needs of students with disabilities.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for working with students with disabilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Knowledge and understanding of school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Physical and emotional stability to fulfill the contract period.
Submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation upon offer of employment. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools; checks must not be more than 10 years old.
Such alternatives to the stated qualifications as the Board may require.

Nice To Haves

Three years of school experience.

Responsibilities

Perform academic, therapeutic, and recreational tasks under the supervision of certified special education teachers.
Work with small groups to reinforce and, when necessary, reteach material initially introduced by teachers.
Provide support to individual students who need special attention.
Assist with independent study, enrichment, remedial help, and follow-up work as specified by teachers.
Assist with routine classroom clerical and housekeeping duties.
Help prepare instructional aids, bulletin boards, and other learning displays.
Assist with non-instructional classroom needs, including snack, break, personal hygiene, and clothing needs, as directed.
Supervise students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education activities, off-campus excursions, and testing.
Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
Maintain and exhibit high ethical and professional standards.
Participate in required staff development and para-professional training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.
Model professional conduct, maintain appropriate student boundaries, use district-approved communication channels, and report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.