Paraeducator Special Education - 23139

Sylvania; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Champlin, MN seeks a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year to support students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. The role requires assisting instruction, behavior management, progress tracking, and aiding with daily living tasks under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, ParaEducator certification within 30 days, 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher), and the ability to lift up to 40

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology; cooperate with students and staff.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 pounds; perform toileting, feeding, self-care and related activities; work physically in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manages behavior by redirecting, calming, or removing disruptive students.
• Monitors and records student progress in academics, daily living skills and social skills.
• Manages physical needs including toileting, feeding, dressing and transporting students in wheelchairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech literacy

Teamwork

Supervision

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

ParaEducator certification within 30 days

60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits

Associate degree or higher

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam (documentation)

Tools

Computer skills

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.