Special Education Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Growth

Ahschools; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator for Special Education to support students with disabilities in multiple settings. The role is full-time (184 days) with 6.5 hours per day, starting 8/31/26.

Insurance benefits are available for positions of 6 hours or more per day. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with PCA certification due within 30 days of starting, and completion of required college credits or a ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; PCA certification to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; able to use technology and computers; able to supervise students and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in various settings (mainstream, resource room or center-based).
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, and social development.
• Manage behavior by redirecting or removing disruptive students; ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Maintain regular attendance and support students in toileting, feeding and self-care as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification within 30 days

60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator for Special Education to support students with disabilities in multiple settings. The role is full-time (184 days) with 6.5 hours per day, starting 8/31/26.

Insurance benefits are available for positions of 6 hours or more per day. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with PCA certification due within 30 days of starting, and completion of required college credits or a ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.