Special Education Paraeducator - Empower Students Daily

Ahschools; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education. This full-time role spans 184 days at 6.5 hours per day and supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.

You will assist with instruction, behavior management, progress monitoring, and helping with daily living skills. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, required Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal Care Assistant certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester/90 quarter credits, an associate degree, or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior and redirect or remove disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living, and social skills.
• Assist with students' physical needs including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and transporting in wheelchairs.

Skills

Communication & record-keeping

Technology & computers

Teamwork with students & staff

Supervising students

Take direction

Attendance reliability

Physical lifting 40 lbs

Physical job capability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Assistant certification

60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education. This full-time role spans 184 days at 6.5 hours per day and supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings.

You will assist with instruction, behavior management, progress monitoring, and helping with daily living skills. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, required Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate