Paraeducator (2123)

Linda Nolen Learning Center; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Nolen Learning Center in Pelham, AL is hiring a Paraeducator to support instructional activities for students with special needs. You will assist in supervision, care, and instructional tasks under principals and assigned teachers, in a 187-day employment term.

The position requires an associate degree or completion of 48 college hours (or WORKKEYS) with good health and strong interpersonal skills. Applicants should be prepared to work within Shelby County Schools guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or 48 college hours completed or WORKKEYS test.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and implement behavioral management with students of varying ages/sizes.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program within assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervising, caring for and instructing students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing plans for instruction and monitoring behavior.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical health

Behavior management

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or 48 college hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Paraeducator (2123)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912601
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 10, 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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