What are the responsibilities and job description for the (2) K-2 Auxiliary Teachers (EL Support through August 2025) (SMES) position at Alabama Department of Education?

Job Description Title - K-2 Auxiliary Teacher (EL Support)

Reports To : Principal and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator

FLSA Designation : Non - Exempt

Job Goal : To assist the K-2 teacher to foster learning, growth and development and readiness of grade-level standards, for each child through the use of high quality, developmentally appropriate instruction and ongoing assessments.

Minimum Qualifications :

High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills
Must possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or at least 9 credit hours of college work in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution
Must obtain a criminal history background clearance and meet the suitability criteria for employment under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

Skills and Physical Abilities :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to speak, listen walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display.

May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Maintain security and confidentiality of all student and staff personally identifiable information in regards to outlined requirements in Board policy, Blount County Security Use Agreement, Responsible Use Policy, FERPA and any and all state and federal laws and statues.

Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.

Assist with conducting learning experiences for students in a variety of individual and small group activities (e.g., math, reading, writing, verbal skills, listening) and enhancing opportunities for all students to succeed.

Maintain materials for the purpose of ensuring students are prepared for instruction.

Perform record keeping and data collection.

Respond to emergency situations (e.g., students that are : running, fighting, displaying inappropriate behavior, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Assist in caring for and securing classroom equipment and supplies.

Assist the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, and student transportation, clean-up routines, preparation for conferences and other similar activities.

Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students and assists students as needed.

Respect confidentiality with regard to student performance and records.

Perform unique functions as may be related to the instruction of students

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

Be regular and punctual in attendance.

Maintain proper and professional relationships with students and other employees.

Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.

Attend professional development that is assigned by the district and / or principal.

Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Terms of employment : 187-days

Daily work schedule will be determined by the principal or his / her designee for the necessary operations of the school assigned. Work assignments and schedules are subject to change.

Salary :

Approved salary schedule for K-2 Auxiliary Teachers is located on the Human Resources webpage. Annual salary is based on a 40-hour week with daily full-time equivalent of 37.5 standard work hours.

Evaluation :

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the support personnel evaluation system and board policy.

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 goals, qualifications, and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Blount County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

THE BLOUNT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on 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. Blount County Board of Education 415 5 th Ave East, Oneonta, AL 35121

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