2026 - 2027 High School Paraprofessional

Alabama Department of Education · Birmingham, United States

High School Paraprofessional

To assist the teacher in achieving identified instructional goals

Job Function and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and related data collection
• Assists with accommodation of learning environment and materials
• Assists with implementation of behavior management plans including data collection
• Provides personal care assistance
• Collaborates with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
• Assists classroom teachers with maintaining student records
• Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
• Assists with extra duties related to the supervision of students – lunch periods, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Guides independent study, practice work, and corrective instruction directed by the teacher collecting appropriate data throughout the process
• Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom use
• Assists with individual and small group remediation and instructional support
• Maintains confidentiality of student information

Key Skills:

• Have the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have the ability to work effectively under the direction of others