Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 23038

Sylvania; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 28,722 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a paraeducator for special education to assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center‑based settings. The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds and direct support in daily living tasks.

You will monitor progress, manage behavior, and assist with toileting, feeding, and self‑care procedures, with duties at 6.5 hours per day, 184 days per year; start date 8/31/26; insurance benefits available for positions 6 hours or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Para-Educator certification completed within 30 days of start date.
• Completed 60 semester / 90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or have passed the Para‑Educator exam or ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and record‑keeping skills.
• Proficient with technology and computers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff, supervise students, take direction, and maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be physically able to perform work functions, including toileting, feeding, self‑care procedures, and behavioral management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center‑based settings.
• Manage behavior (redirect, calm, or remove a disruptive student from the 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.).

Skills

Communication

Technology literacy

Lifting 40 lbs

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Para-Educator certification within 30 days

60 credits or associate degree or higher or ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full‑time. 184 days/6.5 hrs/day.

Duties

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center‑based settings.
• Manage behavior (redirect, calm, or remove a disruptive student from the 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.).
• Other duties may include toileting, feeding, self‑care procedures, implementing behavioral management programs; maintaining student data; working with students who may display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification completed within 30 days of start date.
• Completed 60 semester / 90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or have passed the Para‑Educator exam or ParaPro exam (Documentation will be required).
• Good communication, interpersonal, and record‑keeping skills.
• Proficient with technology and computers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff, supervise students, take direction, and maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be physically able to perform work functions, including toileting, feeding, and self‑care procedures, implementing behavioral management programs, maintaining student data, and 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.

Benefits

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