Special Education Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Growth

Sylvania; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits for 6+ hours/day

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring Paraeducator Special Education staff for the 2026-27 school year in Minnesota. The roles are full-time, 184 days at 6.5 hours per day, with three positions available across centers.

Start date is 8/31/26, with insurance benefits for positions 6+ hours/day. Responsibilities include supporting instruction for students with disabilities, behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with physical needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Personal Care Assistant within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem credits or 90 qtr credits or associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, etc.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Technology proficiency

Student supervision

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

AA/AS degree or 60 sem credits / 90 quarter credits

ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania is hiring Paraeducator Special Education staff for the 2026-27 school year in Minnesota. The roles are full-time, 184 days at 6.5 hours per day, with three positions available across centers.

Start date is 8/31/26, with insurance benefits for positions 6+ hours/day. Responsibilities include supporting instruction for students with disabilities, behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with physical needs.