Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 211997

Ahschools; Coon Rapids (MN); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance benefits available

Descripción de la vacante

Ahschools in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with disabilities in mainstream or center-based settings. The role involves assisting instruction, managing behavior, and monitoring progress. A flexible, collaborative approach is essential for success in this position.

Starting 11/2/26, the job offers full-time hours across 184 days with benefits for positions of 6+ hours per day. Credentials must align with district requirements; salary ranges are listed by education level

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification due within 30 days.
• Crucial credits or degree as specified for ParaEducator eligibility.
• Good communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work physically in-building.

Responsabilidades

• Assist instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior, redirect or remove disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress across academics and daily living skills.
• Perform physical tasks related to student care as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Mobility/physical ability

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Documentation required

Herramientas

Computers

Descripción del empleo

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 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 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:

11/2/26.

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.