Education Support Professional

About Us

BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for all students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in an ever-changing world by providing a comprehensive education that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement.

Job Description

This Substitute Teacher Assistant position is responsible for providing instructional and support services for maximum student achievement. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to student-centered learning and be able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Presents 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 teacher.
• Transfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses.
• Assists with movement of students with special needs, including positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention.
• Obtains food from the cafeteria, serves food, and feeds students or helps them feed themselves.
• Assists teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Our employees also enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing training and education programs.