Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 196717

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (6+ hours/day)

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Paraeducator Special Education for the 2026-27 school year in Minnesota. The role supports instruction for students with disabilities across settings, with responsibilities including behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills.

Start date is 8/31/26 and benefits may apply for 6+ hour days. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and related certifications and credits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification or exam requirements must be completed within stated period.
• Effective communication and recordkeeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Supervise and manage student behavior; ensure safety and well-being.

Skills

Good communications

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification within 30 days

60 credits or associate degree or higher

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education – 2026-27

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 $25.50/hour DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.00/hour to $26.65/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 $27.50/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/hour.

*Candidates must have completed 60 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)

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.