Special Education Paraeducator – Instructional Support

Oak Mountain High School; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama, Oak Mountain High School is seeking a paraeducator to support the instructional program and assist in supervising and teaching students with special needs. The position reports to the Principal and Assigned Teachers and runs for 187 days.

Starting date is Oct 23, 2026. Qualifications include an associate degree (or 48 college hours) or WORKKEYS, plus good physical and emotional health and strong interpersonal communication skills for a collaborative

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework or WORKKEYS test.
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program in assigned classrooms.
• Assist in supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs.
• Monitor student behavior and implement instructional plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Health awareness

Education

Associate degree

48 college hours

WORKKEYS test

Job description

Shelby County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama, Oak Mountain High School is seeking a paraeducator to support the instructional program and assist in supervising and teaching students with special needs. The position reports to the Principal and Assigned Teachers and runs for 187 days.

Starting date is Oct 23, 2026. Qualifications include an associate degree (or 48 college hours) or WORKKEYS, plus good physical and emotional health and strong interpersonal communication skills for a collaborative