Special Education Paraprofessional
Interim position through February 27, 2026.
Revised by/Reports to: Special Education Teacher and Principal
LSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Goal:
- To assist the special education services teacher in providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement
- To assist teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences for pre-kindergarten students
- To assist teacher in developing a safe, healthy learning environment
- To assist teacher in providing small group instruction
- To assist teacher with preparation and organization of instructional material
- To encourage involvement of the families of the students in the special education program
Qualifications:
Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys AssessmentAbility to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457Demonstrated success in relevant work experienceAbility and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environmentDemonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and othersEffective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groupsAbility to identify and solve problems as a productive team memberAbility to carry out verbal and written instructionsPhysical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilitiesAbility to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial informationAbility to follow instructions and accept constructive feedbackAbility to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needsAbility to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when requiredAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work flexible hours as needed to provide adult assistance on special education busesAbility to be punctual and in regular attendanceSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may requirePerformance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and prioritiesPresents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks accuracy of work and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacherHelps students to use books, computers, classroom materials and other equipmentAssists teacher in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores or behavior as assignedTransfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off busesAssists students with all aspects of toileting, which may include diapering, and lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables and matsAssists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring and physical intervention)Obtains food from the cafeteria, serves food and feeds student or helps them feed themselvesAssists teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behaviorAssists in managing student behavior to include crisis intervention, when needed, including restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of approved crisis intervention and restraint procedures in accordance with Board policies and state lawFacilitates students' use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers and tricyclesAssists teachers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situationsAssists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of studentsProvides adult assistance on special education buses as assigned by the building level principal, assistant principal or Central Office Special Education staffAssists teachers in directing activities and acts as play leader for assigned groups of studentsPerforms basic health, first aid, or basic nursing care for special education students as directed or authorized by a school nurseSupervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the responsible teacherImplements behavior management plans consistent with teacher implementation instructionsAdjusts or rephrases portions of texts and classroom instructionAttends IEP meetings, if requestedTransfers with a student to another education setting when requested in accordance with the school system policies and state law governing employee transfersPerforms duties in a courteous and professional mannerMaintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace mattersDemonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibilityWorks cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system's vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frameEngages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadershipReports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnelResponds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive mannerMaintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate mannerProperly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventoryUses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team memberAdheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulationsReports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and proceduresPerforms other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor(s)Terms of employment: Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.