Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 207472

Sylvania; Brooklyn Center (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 for Special Education to work full-time in the building. The role supports behavior management, progress monitoring, and daily living skills; it requires lifting and supervising students with special needs.

Starting ASAP with a 5-day posting period, compensation ranges from $20.85 to $26.15 per hour depending on experience and education; additional center-based supplements apply. Insurance benefits are provided for 6+ hours per day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal Care Assistant certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) or have passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to supervise students and take direction.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Skills

Good communications

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology proficiency

Ability to supervise students

Discipline and direction following

Attendance discipline

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CAA/ParaEducator cert within 30 days

AA/AS degree or 60 credits/90 quarter credits

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam (or passed)

Regionally accredited institution degree (BA preferred)

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

• 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.

Must be physically working in the building.

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

ASAP.

Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.