Special Education PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES AT L.E.A.D. ACADEMY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of accumulated college credits (48 semester hours) or a 2-year degree from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the WorkKeys test
Experience working with school age children with various levels of physical, mental and behavioral needs
Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting
Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with the special education program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
Create a reading program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth
Establish effective rapport with students
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an educational foundation
Establish a positive relationship with parents, students, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors
As assigned, work with individual students or small groups
Learn and maintain knowledge of policies, routine record keeping and reports
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
Work one on one with students with disabilities
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the Principal in order to meet the needs of the school
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Walk and stand 85% of work shift
Stoop, bend, twist, turn and reach on a regular basis
Adequate strength, dexterity and agility to perform all tasks assigned
REPORTS TO: Principal
WORK TERM: 2026-2027 School Year
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Danielle Webster ( [email protected] ) 334-451-3127
SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a fee. This is required by law. This job is dependent on having adequate student enrollment.
