SPED Paraprofessional (Self-Contained)-Ashford Middle School

HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Instructional Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent and academic competency in basic skills.
2. For Title I or Title I Targeted Assistance Program Schools Only:

1. 1. Must hold an Associate's Degree (or)
   2. Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or)
   3. Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.

3. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
4. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
5. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal/Designee

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and assists in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
2. Participates in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
3. Respects the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
4. Assists in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
5. Reports for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after the close of school unless a special contract requires other hours.
6. Plans regularly with the assigned teacher.
7. Works with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. Assists the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. Keeps charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
10. Performs clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operating audiovisual equipment, and caring for equipment and materials.
11. Assists the teacher with the basic physical needs of students.
12. Takes all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
13. Attends and participates in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
14. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and the community.
15. Promotes good public relations for the school system with the public.
16. Maintains the confidentiality of all school-related business.
17. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
18. Assumes other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Houston County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.