Paraeducator (3024)

Young World Physical Education; Helena (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Helena, Alabama is seeking a dedicated Paraeducator to assist in the supervision and care of students with special needs. The role involves supporting instructional programs and monitoring student behavior, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates should have an associate degree or completed relevant educational requirements, alongside effective communication and behavioral management skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate’s degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Good physical and emotional health, ability to lift and implement behavioral management.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional program within assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs.
• Monitor student behavior and provide information to school personnel.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Behavioral management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education

Job description

Paraeducator (3024)

Shelby County Schools (AL) Helena Intermediate School - Helena, Alabama

Job Details

Job ID: 5721854

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 6, 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: 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.

Terms of Employment: 187 days.

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]