Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 205921

Sylvania; Blaine, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,872,000 - 3,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education is a full-time role in Minnesota providing 184 days of service at 6.5 hours per day. Start ASAP after a 5-day posting period.

Key duties include assisting instructional activities for students with disabilities, behavior management, progress monitoring, and supporting daily living and mobility tasks. Requires high school diploma, a ParaEducator credential or 60 credits/associate degree, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Personal Care Assistant within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam—documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings (mainstream, resource room, center base).
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students; support a calm classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Assist with physical needs including toileting, feeding, lifting, and positioning as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology proficiency

Teamwork

Supervision

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 credits/90 quarter credits or ParaEducator exam

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.

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 completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or have 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 regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience
• $22.85/hour to $26.15/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience

Additional Pay

• 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.

Start Date

ASAP

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.