2026 - 2027 High School Paraprofessional

Frontline Education Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Education Group is seeking a High School Paraprofessional to assist the teacher in achieving instructional goals and support student development in a structured classroom setting.

The role involves collaboration with teachers and support staff, assisting with IEPs, behavior plans, and data collection while maintaining student confidentiality and positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma required; two years of college or an associate degree preferred, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving instructional goals.
• Support educational and social development of students under guidance.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and data collection.
• Adopt accommodations for learning environment and materials.
• Contribute to behavior management plans with data collection.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselor, speech therapist, and other staff.
• Maintain student records and support with remediation and instruction.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma

Two years college or associate degree

Job description

Position Title: High School Paraprofessional

Candidate Qualification

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma
• Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

Position Summary: To assist the teacher in achieving identified instructional goals

Job Function And Responsibilities

• Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and related data collection
• Assists with accommodation of learning environment and materials
• Assists with implementation of behavior management plans including data collection
• Provides personal care assistance
• Collaborates with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
• Assists classroom teachers with maintaining student records
• Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
• Assists with extra duties related to the supervision of students lunch periods, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Guides independent study, practice work, and corrective instruction directed by the teacher collecting appropriate data throughout the process
• Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom use
• Assists with individual and small group remediation and instructional support
• Maintains confidentiality of student information

Key Skills

• Have the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others