Special Education Paraeducator - Empowering Classroom Support

Anoka-Hennepin School District; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in Special Education to support students with various needs in a full-time program (184 days/6.5 hours per day). The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks within the classroom and school settings.

The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of ParaEducator certification within 30 days, and relevant coursework or degrees or exam certifications (ParaEducator/ParaPro). Start date listed as 8/31/26.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ParaEducator certification required to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Candidates must have completed 60 semester/90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or have passed the ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam.

Responsibilities

• Managing behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom).
• Monitoring and recording student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.).
• Managing physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.).

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

ParaEducator certification

60 semester/90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in Special Education to support students with various needs in a full-time program (184 days/6.5 hours per day). The role involves behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks within the classroom and school settings.

The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of ParaEducator certification within 30 days, and relevant coursework or degrees or exam certifications (ParaEducator/ParaPro). Start date listed as 8/31/26.