Special Ed Paraeducator: Inspire & Support Students

Sylvania; Johnsville (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support students with disabilities across mainstream, resource, or center-based settings. The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills in a building environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, and completion of the PCA certification within 30 days. Relevant credits or degrees and ParaEducator/ParaPro exams are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, or passed ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Assist with physical tasks including lifting, toileting, feeding, dressing and transporting students in wheelchairs.
• Maintain student data and implement behavioral management programs in a building setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Student supervision

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Assistant certification

60 sem credits / 90 quarter credits or an associate degree

ParaEducator exam

ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for Special Education to support students with disabilities across mainstream, resource, or center-based settings. The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living skills in a building environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, and completion of the PCA certification within 30 days. Relevant credits or degrees and ParaEducator/ParaPro exams are encouraged.