Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 23011

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,722 - 35,128; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education to support students with disabilities across center-based and resource settings. The role involves assisting instruction, behavior management and progress monitoring, with emphasis on safety and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, PCA cert within 30 days, and coursework/degree requirements. The position is full-time, 184 days, with multiple pay tiers and start date of 8/31/26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PCA certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or higher required.
• ParaEducator or ParaPro exam completion/verification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living, and social skills.
• Assist with students' physical needs including toileting, feeding, lifting and positioning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification (within 30 days)

60 sem/90 qtr credits or AA/AS

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Tools

Computers

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

Positions Available

3 Positions available

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 $25.50/hour DOQ with K-12 experience

$22.00/hour to $26.65/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 $27.50/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, 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 per hour.

Start Date

8/31/26. This position can be filled after a 5-day posting period.

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.