Auxiliary Teacher - WEST END ACADEMY

JOB TITLE:

Auxiliary Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (184 Days)

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 27-1 ($22,681 - $29,581)

LOCATION:

TBA

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

X

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
• 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
• 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
• Employment gained in the private employment sector may be considered.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.