Description:Our Mission: Empowering minds, shaping future leaders.Our Vision: We are dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in our community, our goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member while proactively addressing the needs of our school community.
POSITION: Paraprofessional II - 187-Day (Registered Behavior Technician) Itinerant
LOCATION: Local school as assigned
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
TERMS: 187-day position paid following the board-approved salary scheduleJOB GOAL:To assist the special education services teacher in providing instructional, behavioral, and support services for maximum student achievement/attainment.To assist the teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences.To assist the teacher in developing a safe, healthy learning environment.To assist the teacher in providing small group instruction.To assist the teacher with the preparation and organization of instructional materials.QUALIFICATIONS:Associate’s degree, or verification of 48 semester hours from an accredited college, or a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.Current certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).Ability to meet the 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.Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, teachers, and others.Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist with student toileting and specific hygiene needs.Ability to transfer students, feed students, and provide physical intervention when required.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to work flexible hours as needed to provide adult assistance on special education buses.Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.Implements all components of the behavior plans of individual students consistent with teacher's implementation instructions.Applies prompting techniques/learning interventions as directed by the Lead Special Education Teacher.Communicates relevant observations of student needs/behaviors to the Lead Special Education Teacher.Assists in managing student behavior, including crisis intervention when needed, such as restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students within the guidelines of crisis intervention training.Maintains ethical practices and relationships with parents and stakeholders.Facilitates the use of adaptive devices, timers, communication devices, and other tools used by the Special Education staff.Presents lessons or portions of lessons to a student or a group of students, checks the accuracy of work, and presents additional assignments as directed by the teacher.Helps students to use books, computers, classroom materials, and other equipment. Assists teacher in keeping routine records related to attendance, grades, test scores, or behavior as assigned.Transfers students in and out of holding or locomotive devices and on and off buses.Assists students with all aspects of toileting, which may include diapering, lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables, and mats.Assists with the movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention).Obtains food from the cafeteria, serves food, feeds students and/or helps them feed themselves.Assists teachers in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable student behavior.Facilitates students’ use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers, and tricycles.Assists teachers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations.Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students.Provides adult assistance on special education buses as assigned by the building-level principal, assistant principal or Central Office Special Education staff.Assists teachers in directing activities and acts as a play leader for assigned groups of students.Performs basic health, first aid, or basic nursing care for special education students as directed or authorized by a school nurse.Supervises a group of students in the temporary absence of the responsible teacher. Adjusts or rephrases portions of texts and classroom instruction.Attends IEP meetings, if requested.Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals, and strategies are implemented and provides all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.Report potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.Properly 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 inventory.Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.Transfers with a student to another education setting when requested in accordance with the school system policies governing employee transfers. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.The Pike Road Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Board Approved: 6/26/25Please ensure that you have uploaded the following documents to your Teach in Alabama application:1) Letter of Interest
2) Resume3) Certification

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