Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 203861

Sylvania; Champlin, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Position: 6 hours+ per day

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education to support students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings. The role involves assisting instruction, managing behavior, and monitoring progress.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, PCA certification within 30 days, and college credits or an associate degree; experience with technology and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; start date 10/1/26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• PCA certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree, or passed ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

PCA certification within 30 days

60 sem credits / 90 quarter credits or AA or higher

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Tools

Computers / technology use

Job description

Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

This position can be filled after a 5-day posting period. Apply now!

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:

10/1/26.

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.