Paraeducator Special Education - 23137

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,722 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in a Special Education program for the 2026-27 school year in Minnesota. The role supports instruction for students with disabilities in mainstream or center-based settings and includes behavior management and progress recording.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, complete a Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and meet education/testing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification required within 30 days of start.
• 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree (or higher) or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Monitors and records student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Manages physical needs: toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Maintains student data and supports behavior management under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech fluency

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree or higher

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam (documentation)

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education – 2026-27

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

Duties

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. Duties may vary by age/level and include:
• Managing behavior (redirecting, calming, or removing a disruptive student)
• Monitoring and recording student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills)
• Managing physical needs: toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification required to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam. Documentation required.
• Good communication, interpersonal, recordkeeping skills. Ability/desire to work with technology and computers. Work cooperatively with students and staff. Supervise students. Follow direction. Maintain regular attendance, completing assigned days.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Perform position responsibilities including toileting, feeding, self-care procedures, behavioral management, maintain student data, work with students who may display aggressive / abusive / inappropriate verbal or physical behavior. Must work physically in the building.

Rate of Pay

$20.85/hr to $25.50/hr DOQ with K‑12 experience

$22.00/hr to $26.65/hr with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits, DOQ with K‑12 experience*

$22.85/hr to $27.50/hr with BA degree, DOQ with K‑12 experience

Special Ed Paras serving Center based students and classrooms 50% or more of their time receive an additional $0.50 per hour.

Special Ed Paras at Two Rivers Transition Program receive an additional $1.00 per hour. Special Ed Paras at River Trail Learning Center receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

*Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam. Documentation required.

Start Date

8/31/26. This position can be filled after a 5-day posting period. Apply now!

Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.

Questions

Please contact the school directly with any questions about this position.

For Educational Service Center (ESC) positions, contact the Special Education Department.