Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 202563

Sylvania; Dayton, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for Special Education. This full-time role supports students with disabilities in multiple settings and involves behavior management, progress tracking, and assisting with daily living tasks. Start date and pay vary by experience and education.

The position requires a high school diploma, PCA certification within 30 days, and completion of required college credits or ParaEducator exams. Lifting up to 40 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; PCA cert due within 30 days.
• 60 sem/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping abilities.
• Tech-savvy with comfort using computers and school software.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Assist with physical needs including toileting, feeding and mobility as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology proficiency

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification within 30 days

60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - 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 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

9/28/26.

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.