Empowering Paraeducator: Support Special Needs Students

Calera High School; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools – Calera High School in Calera, Alabama, is seeking a Paraeducator to support instructional programs and supervise students with special needs.

The ideal candidate will hold an associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework or WORKKEYS, have good health, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to implement behavior plans under the guidance of teachers.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or have completed a minimum of 48 hours at an accredited college, or have WORKKEYS passed.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and support behavioral management for students.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program within assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Help implement individual education plans and monitor student behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical health

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 48 hours

WORKKEYS test completed

Job description

Paraeducator (3232)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5844476
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Paraeducator

Qualifications:

• Must hold an associate’s degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift as well as to implement behavioral management program with students of varying ages and sizes.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Principaland Assigned Teachers

Job Goal: To provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Terms of Employment: 187 days.

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Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 410 East College Street
• Columbiana, Alabama 35051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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