Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 211179

Ahschools; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Ahschools in Minnesota seeks a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support students with disabilities across classroom settings. You will assist with instruction, monitor progress, and help with daily living skills while maintaining safety and a positive learning environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent), and appropriate certification within 30 days. Experience with technology and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 credits/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or higher; or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be in building and able to perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior, redirects, and support classroom management.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Attendance and reliability

Education

High school diploma

60 credits / 90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or 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 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 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 regionallyaccredited 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
• 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

12/7/26.

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.