Paraeducator Special Education - 23181

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education for the 2026-27 school year in Minnesota. The full-time position covers 184 days at 6.5 hours per day, with a start date of 8/31/26. Insurance benefits apply for positions of 6+ hours daily.

Responsibilities include supporting students with disabilities in various classroom settings and assisting with behavior management and progress tracking. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, Quick completion of ParaEducator

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal Care Assistant certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) or passed ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology and staff.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work physically in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manages behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students.
• Monitors and records student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Assists with personal care tasks including toileting, feeding, and dressing.

Skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

Technology

Supervision

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification due within 30 days

60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits or associate degree or ParaPro exam

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.