Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 213375

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits for 6+ hours/day

Job summary

Ahschools seeks a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant in Special Education to support students in inclusive classrooms. The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living and academic tasks, requiring flexibility and strong collaboration with staff.

Two full-time positions offer pay scales based on education and experience (AA/AS, BA, or K-12 experience) with benefits for full-day assignments. Start ASAP; insurance benefits for 6+ hours/day positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal Care Assistant certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution 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 maintain regular attendance.

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, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Supervision

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Assistant certification (within 30 days)

60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits or associate degree or higher OR ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day. Two positions available.

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.

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 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

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.

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.