Paraeducator (2138)

Helena Elementary School; Helena (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena Elementary School in Helena, Alabama is seeking a Paraeducator to assist special education and classroom teachers, supporting the instructional program and supervising students with special needs.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, monitoring behavior, and communicating with school personnel. The position reflects a 187-day term with full-time status and requires an associate degree or 48 college credits, plus good health and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or 48 semester hours from regionally accredited institution.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and support students.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Other suitable qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervising, caring for and instructing students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing instructional plans and monitor student behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical health

Health & wellness

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

Job description

Paraeducator (2138)

Shelby County Schools (AL) Helena Elementary School - Helena, Alabama Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940019

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 23, 2026

Job Description

Paraeducator -Assist special education teachers and classroom teachers

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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