Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 194569

Sylvania; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in Special Education to support students with various needs in a full-time program (184 days/6.5 hours per day). The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks within the classroom and school settings.

The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of ParaEducator certification within 30 days, and relevant coursework or degrees or exam certifications (ParaEducator/ParaPro). Start date listed as 8/31/26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ParaEducator certification required to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or have passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

ParaEducator certification

60 semester/90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

2 positions available

Duties:

• 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
• or obtained an associate's degree (or higher)from a regionally accredited institution
• or have passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam. (Documentation will be required)

View additional terms and benefits here.

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

Start Date:

8/31/26.

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.