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Special Education Assistants (Aides) 2026-2027 (26-09)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,842 / year median in Alabama
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Date:
February 2, 2026
Position/Title:
Special Education Assistants (Aides)
School/Work Site:
To Be Determined Grade Level(s) or
Area:
Grades PreK - 12th grades www.trussvillecityschools.com under "Careers"
Minimum Certificate or Qualifications Required:
2 years of college education, associate's degree, or high school diploma or equivalent with a passing score on the
Work Keys Test Minimum Experience Required:
Entry Level Salary:
$23,410 - $28,969
Contract Length:
9 month/187 days