Special Education Paraeducator — Empower Student Growth

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

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for a full-time 184 days/6.5 hours per day position in Minnesota. The role supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings, assisting instruction and behavior management.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, ParaEducator certification within 30 days, and 60 credits or an associate degree (or ParaPro exam).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits/90 quarter credits or an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in multiple settings.
• Manage behavior, redirect or remove disruptive students as needed.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills and social abilities.
• Assist with physical needs including toileting, lifting and moving students when required.

Skills

Good communications

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Ability to work with technology

Team cooperation

Ability to supervise students

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

ParaEducator certification due within 30 days

60 sem/90 qtr credits or Associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam (documentation required)

Tools

Recordkeeping software

Job description

Sylvania seeks a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for a full-time 184 days/6.5 hours per day position in Minnesota. The role supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings, assisting instruction and behavior management.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, ParaEducator certification within 30 days, and 60 credits or an associate degree (or ParaPro exam).