Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 202927

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant in Special Education to support students with disabilities across settings. The role is full-time, 184 days, about 6.5 hours per day, with emphasis on behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills.

Responsibilities include supporting instructional activities, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal Care Assistant certification required within 30 days of start date.
• Must have 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits, or an associate degree, or pass ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills. Ability/desire to work with technology and computers.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base settings.
• Managing behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom) and monitoring progress.
• Managing physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Lifting 40 lbs

Tech proficiency

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or 60 sem credits / 90 qtr credits

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Personal Care Assistant certification

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

9/25/26.

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.