Paraeducator - Special Education (1947)

Forest Oaks Elementary School; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Oaks Elementary School in Chelsea, Alabama, is seeking a paraeducator to support special education programs. The role focuses on supervising and assisting students with special needs within assigned classrooms.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and providing feedback to teachers. Applicants should have an associate degree or 48 college hours, plus health and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework, or WORKKEYS test completion.
• Good physical and emotional health to support students.
• Ability to implement behavior management plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and instruction of students with special needs.
• Support instructional plans in assigned classrooms.
• Monitor student behavior and progress.
• Collaborate with assigned teachers and school staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Health & safety awareness

Behavior management support

Education

Associate degree / 48 college hours / WORKKEYS

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education (1947)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940015
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 23, 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]