Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Secondary - 195097

Sylvania; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Secondary Paraeducator to support students and teachers at the high school and middle school levels. The role involves assisting with lesson assignments, supervising in various areas, and performing additional duties as needed.

The position offers multiple pay tiers based on education and experience. Start date is 8/31/26, with insurance benefits for longer assignments. Applicants should be ready to work in the building and adapt to Technology use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be physically in the building.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability/desire to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Ability to take direction.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students and teachers in lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Support in specific departments and supervision areas listed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technical aptitude

Team cooperation

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree or 60/90 credits

BA degree

Job description

Paraeducator Secondary

Full-Time 184 days/ 6.5 hrs/day

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

Secondary Paraeducators assist and support students and teachers in classrooms at the high school and middle school levels with various instructional and supportive tasks.

Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist and support students and teachers in specific departments. Under the direction of the teacher/administrator, assist students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist in the following areas or departments: Audio/Visual Dept, Guidance Dept/Counseling Dept/Planning Center, Hall Supervision/Cafeteria Supervision, In-School Suspension Supervision, Copy Room/Mailroom, Media Center, Study Hall/Independent Study Supervision, Behavior Support Rooms,and Testing Support.
• 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 work cooperatively with students and staff.
• 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: 8/31/26.

Paraeducators assigned to positions of six (6) or more hours per day are eligible for insurance benefits.

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.

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