Paraeducator (2006)

Young World Physical Education; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a full-time Paraeducator to support students in classroom settings, specifically those with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting with supervision, care, and instruction while monitoring student behavior.

The ideal candidate should have an associate’s degree or completed 48 college hours, possess good physical and emotional health, and display effective communication skills. The position requires a commitment of 187 days.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate’s degree or have completed at least 48 hours of coursework.
• Good physical and emotional health required for the position.
• Effective communication skills necessary for interacting with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program within classrooms.
• Assist in the care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Monitor student behavior and provide necessary information to staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Behavioral management

Physical capability to lift

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 college hours

Job description

Shelby County Schools (AL) Oak Mountain Elementary School - Birmingham, Alabama

Paraeducator (2006)

Job ID: 5723531

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time

Terms of Employment: 187 days.

Reports to: Principal and 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.

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.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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