Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Sylvania; Anoka, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support students with disabilities in mainstream, resource or center-based settings.

The role requires assisting with instruction, behavior management, progress monitoring, and helping with activities of daily living. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and maintain regular attendance. Starting date is 8/31/26; full-time 184 days/6.5 hrs per day; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal Care Assistant certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates may have 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or have passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers and supervise students.
• Must be able to maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.
• Manages behavior (redirecting, calming or removing disruptive students).
• Monitors and records student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Manages physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, transporting students in wheelchairs).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech proficiency

Supervision

Attendance reliability

Follow directions

Lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Assistant certification (within 30 days)

Associate degree / 60 credits / ParaPro or ParaEducator exam

Regionally accredited credits or degree

Job description

Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

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

Duties

Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center based settings. Although the job duties vary due to the age or level of disability, job duties may include:

• Managing behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom)
• Monitoring and recording student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.)
• 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.

Candidates must have completed60 semester/ 90 quarter credits orobtained an associate degree (or higher)from a regionally accredited institutionorhave passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam. (Documentation will be required)

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 40 pounds. Ability to perform position responsibilities, including physical factors, work devices, materials handling, data functions and people functions, but not limited to toileting, feeding and self-care procedures, implementing behavioral management program; maintaining student data; working with students who may display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior. Must be physically working in the building.

Rate of Pay

• $20.85/hr to $24.15/hr DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.00/hr to $25.30/hr with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionallyaccreditedinstitution, DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.85/hr to $26.15/hr with BA degree from a regionally accreditedinstitution, DOQ with K-12 experience

Special Ed Paras servingCenter based students and classrooms 50 percent or more of their time shall receive an additional $0.50 per hour.

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

Start Date

8/31/26.

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

View additional terms and benefits here.

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.