Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 194228

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 2,872,000 - 3,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator for Special Education to support students with disabilities in multiple settings. The role is full-time (184 days) with 6.5 hours per day, starting 8/31/26.

Insurance benefits are available for positions of 6 hours or more per day. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with PCA certification due within 30 days of starting, and completion of required college credits or a ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; PCA certification to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; able to use technology and computers; able to supervise students and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in various settings (mainstream, resource room or center-based).
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, and social development.
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students; ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Maintain regular attendance and support students in toileting, feeding and self-care as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification within 30 days

60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

This is a year round position.

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 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.

*Candidates must have completed60 semester/90 quarter credits orobtained an associate's degree (or higher)from a regionally accredited institution or have 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.