Paraeducator (2140)

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

Paraeducator (2140)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872287

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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