Compassionate Special Education Paraeducator | Full-Time

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 2,872,000 - 3,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota seeks a Paraeducator Special Education to support students with disabilities across multiple settings. The position runs 184 days per year at 6.5 hours daily, with an ASAP start following the posting period.

Primary duties include behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills. Requires HS diploma, optional credits/degree, and certification; lifting up to 40 pounds; strong communication and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and ParaEducator certification within 30 days of start.
• Candidate must have 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree, or have passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills essential.
• Ability to work with technology and computers; cooperate with staff and students.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings (mainstream, resource room, center-based).
• Handle behavior management (redirect, calm, or remove disruptive students).
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, etc.
• Support students with physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, transport in wheelchairs).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology/computers

Teamwork

Attendance

Direction following

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification/Exams

Credits or degree (60 sem/90 qtr or Associate)

Tools

None

Job description

Sylvania in Minnesota seeks a Paraeducator Special Education to support students with disabilities across multiple settings. The position runs 184 days per year at 6.5 hours daily, with an ASAP start following the posting period.

Primary duties include behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills. Requires HS diploma, optional credits/degree, and certification; lifting up to 40 pounds; strong communication and recordkeeping.