Special Education Support Aide

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

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.