Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Elementary - 205899

Sylvania; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits for 6+ hours/day

Job summary

Sylvania seeks an Elementary Paraeducator for a part-time role (184 days/4.5 hours per day) to support students and teachers across classrooms and common areas. Duties include instructional support, supervision in lunchrooms/playgrounds, and handling records and media resources.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, good communication, reliability, and comfort with technology. Start date is 10/7/26; insurance benefits are available for positions of 6 hours or more per day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in building.
• Reliable attendance and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson tasks.
• Support students in behavior/skills rooms and social-emotional learning.
• Prepare and maintain records, inventory, and tech resources.
• Supervise hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, and lunch areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology use

Student supervision

Attendance/ reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers / tech

Job description

Paraeducator Elementary

Part-Time 184 days/4.5 hrs/day

This position can be filled after a 5-day posting period.

Elementary Paraeducators assist and support students and teachers at the elementary levels with various instructional tasks. These could include any of the following areas; lunchroom, playground supervision, preptime, behavior support rooms, media center, copy room, classroom assistance, or computer lab.

Duties may include:

• Under the direction of the teacher/administrator, assist students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Support students in the behavior/skills room. Assist in supporting students who may be in distress, and support fostering and reinforcing positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Prepare and maintain student records and reports, media inventory, filing, and supporting various technology resources.
• Supervise areas where students gather such as hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, bus areas, and lunchroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be physically working in the building. Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills. Ability/desire to work with technology and computers. Ability to supervise students Ability to take direction. Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.

Rate of Pay:

• $20.00/hour to $23.00/hour DOQ with K-12 experience
• $21.15/hour to $24.15/hour with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.00/hour to $25.00/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience

Start Date:

10/7/26.

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

Questions about this position:

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

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