Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Ahschools; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahschools is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant for Special Education in Minnesota. The role supports instructional activities in mainstream, resource, or center-based settings and involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with personal care tasks as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma, and a ParaEducator certification within 30 days. Compensation ranges from $20.85 to $26.15 per hour, with various DOQ adjustments and potential bonuses for higher

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ParaEducator certification required within 30 days of start.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree or pass ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to supervise students and work with staff.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, and social skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Cooperation

Supervising students

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

ParaEducator certification

60 sem credits

90 qtr credits

Associate degree

ParaEducator exam

ParaPro exam

Tools

Paraprofessional resources

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 base 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 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 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/hour to $24.15/hour DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.00/hour to $25.30/hour with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionallyaccreditedinstitution, DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.85/hour to $26.15/hour with BA degree from a regionally accreditedinstitution, DOQ with K-12 experience
• Special Ed Paras servingCenter 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.