Full-Time Special Education Paraeducator

Chelsea Middle School; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Middle School in Chelsea, Alabama is seeking a full-time Paraeducator to support instructional programs and supervise students, including those with special needs. The role emphasizes assistance in implementing instructional plans and maintaining positive behavior across varying ages and sizes.

The candidate should have an associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework, health and endurance for lifting, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms, with responsibility for assisting in supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing plans for instruction and monitoring student behavior.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Health & resilience

Education

Associate degree

48 hours of college coursework

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Chelsea Middle School in Chelsea, Alabama is seeking a full-time Paraeducator to support instructional programs and supervise students, including those with special needs. The role emphasizes assistance in implementing instructional plans and maintaining positive behavior across varying ages and sizes.

The candidate should have an associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework, health and endurance for lifting, and strong interpersonal communication skills.