Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 23043

Sylvania; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator for Special Education for the 2026-27 school year. This Full-Time, 184 days/year position offers about 6.5 hours per day and starts after a 5-day posting period.

Two positions are available. Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, behavior management, progress monitoring, and supporting students’ physical needs. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma, required certification within 30 days, and college credits or an exam.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or have passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or centre-based settings.
• Manage 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.).

Skills

Good communication

Recordkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Cooperation

Attendance

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification or ParaPro exam within 30 days

60 sem/90 quarter credits or associate degree

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education – 2026-27

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

This position can be filled after a 5-day posting period. Apply now!

2 Positions available

Duties

Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or centre-based settings. 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 communication, 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 behaviour. Must be physically working in the building.

Rate of Pay

$20.00/hour to $23.95/hour for DOQ with K-12 experience

$21.15/hour to $25.10/hour with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience

$22.00/hour to $25.95/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution, DOQ with K-12 experience

• Special Ed Paras serving centre-based students and classrooms 50% or more of their time shall receive an additional $0.50 per hour.
• Special Ed Paras at Two Rivers Transition Program or River Trail Learning Center shall receive an additional $1.00 per hour.

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

View additional terms and benefits here.

Start Date

8/31/26.

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.