Alabama Department Of Education Birmingham , AL 35202
Posted 2 weeks ago
Classified
Position
Instructional Paraprofessional
Grades PK-5
Job Number 2300287126
Start Date
Open Date 04/24/2024
Closing Date
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Auxiliary Teacher provides support to the instructional program within assigned early childhood classrooms with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s. They indulge in adapting classroom activities for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals and objectives. The Auxiliary Teacher must assist with weekly planning of instruction.
Auxiliary Teachers receive their daily instructions from the lead teachers, who provides them with information on what a class is going to be taught on a particular day or through the week or month. They assist teachers in handling individual students and groups of students by imparting lessons. They assist young students with assignments and manage student behavior within a classroom and on the playground.
It is also the duty of an Auxiliary Teacher to handle ancillary work such as creating materials for class instruction. This may include making posters, cutouts and flashcards. They also help teachers in managing students during activities on the playground, and field trips.
This is a grant funded position and is not eligible for tenure
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Time management skills
Ability to follow oral and written instruction; reading
Ability to work independently with or without supervision
Ability to discern stages of child development/age appropriate activities
Knowledge of safety rules in the work place
Ability and will to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member
Basic computer skills to enter student data, attendance, and other data entry programs
Assist early childhood students individually or in groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, the instructional program and lesson plans
Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
Learns and maintains knowledge of policies
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the students/school
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or GED is required
Alabama State Department of Education requires that you complete the Work-Keys Assessment
An earned Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or at least 9 credit hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution
Please respond that you do not and we will follow up with your testing options.
Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion
Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Experience working with early childhood age children is preferred
SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
Duty Days 187
Reports To Principal
Salary Range: From/To Schedule AU $23,051 - $30,063
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