Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 23032

Ahschools; Anoka (MN); Sur place; USD 28 929 - 38 572; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator Special Education to support students with disabilities across multiple settings, coordinating with teachers and staff. The position is full-time, 184 days per year, 6.5 hours per day, with responsibilities spanning instruction support, behavior management, and progress documentation.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, PCA certification within 30 days, and may need 60 credits or an AA degree or pass ParaEducator/ParaPro exams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; PCA certification due within 30 days of start.
• 60 credits/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher), or pass the ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills; able to work with technology and computers.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and perform physical tasks in building.

Responsabilités

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming, or removing disruptive students from the classroom.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Manage physical needs including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and transporting students in wheelchairs.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Cooperation with staff

Supervision

Attendance reliability

Formation

High school diploma

PCA certification

60 credits / AA degree or higher

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Description du poste

Paraeducator Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.
• Manage behavior (redirecting, calming or removing disruptive student from classroom).
• Monitor and record student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.).
• Manage 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 have an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or have passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam. Documentation required.

Good communication, interpersonal, recordkeeping skills. Ability 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, including completing 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—not limited to toileting, feeding, self-care procedures, implementing behavioral management program, maintaining student data, working with students who may display aggressive or abusive behavior. Must work physically in the building.

Rate of Pay

$20.85/hr to $25.50/hr DOQ with K-12 experience.

$22.00/hr to $26.65/hr with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits, DOQ with K-12 experience.

$22.85/hr to $27.50/hr with BA degree, DOQ with K-12 experience.

Special Ed Paras serving center-based students and classrooms 50% or more of time receive additional $0.50/hr.

Special Ed Paras at Two Rivers Transition Program receive additional $1.00/hr. Special Ed Paras at River Trail Learning Center receive additional $1.50/hr.

*Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or passed the ParaEducator/ParaPro exam. Documentation required.

Benefits

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

Start Date

8/31/26.

Contact

Please contact the school directly with any questions about this position.

For ESC positions, contact the Special Education Department.