Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Special Education - 23054

Sylvania; Coon Rapids, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,872,000 - 3,788,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a dedicated Paraeducator Special Education to support students with disabilities across multiple settings. The role involves assisting instruction, monitoring progress, and helping with daily living skills under supervision.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with PCA certification due within 30 days. Depending on credentials, credits or degrees may enhance placement and start date is after a 5-day posting period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; PCA certification to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates must have 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or have passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Documentation will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings (mainstream, resource, center).
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Manage physical needs and supervise students, including toileting, feeding, lifting, positioning, and assisting with mobility as required.

Skills

Good communications

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology/computers

Cooperative teamwork

Supervising students

Take direction

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification (within 30 days)

60 sem/90 qtr credits orassociate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education

Full-Time 184 days/6.5 hrs/day

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

4 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 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 $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/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)

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.