Paraeducator - Self-Contained (1929)

Helena High School; Helena (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena High School in Helena, Alabama, part of Shelby County Schools, seeks a paraeducator for a self-contained classroom. Reports to Principaland Assigned Teachers and works 187 days per year to support instructional programs and student supervision.

Requires an associate degree (preferred) or 48 credit hours, plus ability to lift and implement behavioral management; strong interpersonal communication is essential. Applications via district HR.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate’s degree or have completed 48 hours of college study.
• WorkKeys test approved by Alabama State Board of Education acceptable.
• Ability to lift and implement behavioral management for students.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program in assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing instructional plans and monitoring student behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree preferred

48 hours college coursework

WORKKEYS test approved

Job description

Paraeducator - Self-Contained (1929)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970195

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

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]