Special Education Paraeducator - Classroom Support & Growth

Ahschools; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Ahschools in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant specialized in Special Education. The role is full-time (184 days/6.5 hours per day) to support students with disabilities in various classroom settings.

You will assist with instruction and behavior management under the guidance of licensed staff. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of the Personal Care Assistant certificate within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal Care Assistant certification required to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution or have passed the ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology and computers; cooperate with staff and supervise students; take directions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and perform physical tasks in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base 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.
• Assist with physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech literacy

Following directions

Physical strength

Attends regularly

Education

High school diploma

60 sem/90 quarter credits or associate degree

AA/AS degree or higher

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Ahschools in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant specialized in Special Education. The role is full-time (184 days/6.5 hours per day) to support students with disabilities in various classroom settings.

You will assist with instruction and behavior management under the guidance of licensed staff. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of the Personal Care Assistant certificate within 30 days.