Paraeducator (3411)

Young World Physical Education; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools, Montevallo High School in Montevallo, Alabama, seeks a paraeducator to support students with special needs within assigned classrooms. The role focuses on supervision, care, and instruction, implementing individual plans and monitoring behavior.

The position is full-time, 187 days, reports to the principal and assigned teachers, with starting date August 6, 2026. Qualifications include an associate degree or 48 college hours, plus health and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate’s degree or have completed a minimum of 48 hours of study at a regionally accredited institution or have completed the WORKKEYS test.
• Good physical and emotional health, including lifting ability and capability to support behavioral management.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted as determined by the Board of Education.

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 monitoring student behavior.
• Provide information to appropriate school personnel as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Behavior management

Health awareness

Education

Associate degree

48 credit hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Paraeducator (3411)

Shelby County Schools (AL) Montevallo High School – Montevallo, Alabama

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5844912
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 21, 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 a 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 Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

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