Classroom Assistant | Anoka, Minnesota

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

District crews

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidental benefits

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. is seeking a floating paraprofessional to support students with special needs across multiple school sites within a district. This contract role guarantees hours each week and offers collaboration with dedicated education professionals.

You will implement BIPs, assist with student care needs, and travel between elementary, middle, and high schools, providing flexible 1:1 and classroom aide support. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified paraprofessional with either 60 college credits or passing MN Board Highly Qualified Para Exam
• Experience in school settings, especially with students with behavioral or special needs
• Willingness to support various elementary, middle, and high school sites within crews
• Ability to assist with all student care needs, including toileting
• Reliable transportation to travel across district
• Strong communication and comfort in 1:1 and classroom aide roles

Responsibilities

• Fill in for classroom staff absences in SPED classrooms across grades
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and manage challenging behaviors
• Collaborate with district staff and supervisors in assigned crew
• Respond to callouts and support a wide range of special education students
• Maintain clear communication with teams across different school environments

Skills

Experience in schools

Behavior support

1:1 support

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Education

60 college credits or passing MN Board Highly Qualified Para Exam

Paraprofessional qualification

Job description

Here’s your engaging job posting:

Make a meaningful impact across a diverse school district by stepping into a key floating paraprofessional position. In this contract role, youll support students with special needs throughout multiple schools, ensuring consistent, quality assistance where it’s most needed. Enjoy the stability of guaranteed hours each week and the opportunity to work alongside dedicated educational professionals.

What you bring

• Highly qualified status as a paraprofessional, demonstrated by either a passing score on the MN Board Highly Qualified Para Exam or at least 60 college credits (official transcripts required)
• Previous experience in school settings, particularly supporting students with behavioral or special needs
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt between various elementary, middle, and high school sites within assigned crews
• Willingness to assist with all required student care needs, including toileting
• Reliable transportation to travel to schools across the district
• Strong communication skills and comfort working both 1:1 and as a classroom aide

What youll do

• Fill in for classroom staff absences in SPED classrooms across elementary, middle, and high schools
• Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) and manage challenging behaviors compassionately
• Collaborate closely with district staff and supervisors in your assigned crew
• Respond promptly to callouts and support a wide range of special education students
• Maintain clear communication and adaptability with various teams across different school environments

Benefits that support your work

• Guaranteed 30 hours every week school is in session (with partial payment for short weeks)
• Crews assigned by district region, reducing daily travel uncertainty
• Varied, meaningful experiences working with a vibrant student population

Seize this opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting students daily success while advancing your professional skills.

Compensation for this position ranges from $20.86 to $34.86. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.