Special Education Paraeducator: Empower Students Daily

Anoka-Hennepin School District; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anoka-Hennepin School District is hiring a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant in Special Education. This full-time role covers 184 days per year at 6.5 hours per day, with start ASAP. Duties include assisting with instruction, behavior management, and progress monitoring for students with disabilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional credits or degree preferred. Benefits are available for positions meeting hours requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam completed or within 30 days of start.
• 60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree or higher from regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.

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, and social skills.
• Perform tasks related to student care including toileting, feeding and mobility as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech aptitude

Student supervision

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Job description

Anoka-Hennepin School District is hiring a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant in Special Education. This full-time role covers 184 days per year at 6.5 hours per day, with start ASAP. Duties include assisting with instruction, behavior management, and progress monitoring for students with disabilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional credits or degree preferred. Benefits are available for positions meeting hours requirements.