Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 00017

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits for >=6 hours/day

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education to assist in instruction across various settings and to support students with disabilities. The role emphasizes behavior management, progress monitoring, and maintaining essential student records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and 60 credits/associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 60 credits / associate degree or higher or ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, interpersonal and record-keeping skills.
• Ability 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, including completing an assigned day.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, social skills, etc.
• Assist with physical needs including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and wheelchair transportation.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Tech proficiency

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma

Personal Care Assistant certification

60 credits / associate degree or higher

ParaEducator exam

ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full‑Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

Duties

Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center‑based settings. 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.
• Must have completed 60 semester / 90 quarter credits, obtained an associate degree (or higher), or passed the Para‑Educator or ParaPro exam. (Documentation will be required)
• Good communication, interpersonal and record‑keeping 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, including completing an assigned day.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be physically able 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, and 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 regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K‑12 experience.

$22.85/hour to $26.15/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K‑12 experience.

Special Ed Paras serving Center‑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 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 will be required)

Start Date

8/31/26

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.