Paraeducator - PE (3271)

Shelby County Schools (AL); Calera (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools (AL) seeks a paraeducator to support instructional staff at Calera Intermediate School in Calera, Alabama. The position focuses on supervising and assisting the instruction of students with special needs and implementing behavior plans.

Requirements include an associate degree or 48 college credits or WORKKEYS approval, plus good health and strong interpersonal skills. The role is full-time with 187 school days per year and reports to the principal and assigned teachers.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 hours of study at a regionally accredited institution (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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program within assigned classrooms, 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 as needed.

Skills

Good health

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree

48 credit hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Paraeducator - PE (3271)

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5867191
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 11, 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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