Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 199656

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education to support instruction for students with disabilities in center-based, resource, or mainstream settings. The role requires assisting with behavior management, progress monitoring, and daily living skills while maintaining student data.

The position is full-time (184 days/6.5 hours per day) with pay ranges depending on experience and credentials, and benefits eligibility. Start date is August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• ParaEducator certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various classroom settings.
• Manage behavior and redirect disruptive students as needed.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, and transportation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator 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 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.

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.