Special Education Paraeducator: Empowering Student Growth

Ahschools; Champlin (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Ahschools is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for Special Education. This full-time role involves supporting students with disabilities across various settings, with responsibilities ranging from behavior management to progress monitoring and daily living tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Personal Care Assistant certification due within 30 days. Demand for credentials may affect pay tiers based on education and credits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Personal Care Assistant certification due within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem/90 quarter credits or associate degree or passed ParaEducator or ParaPro exam; documentation required.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology; cooperate with staff; supervise students; take direction; maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base settings.
• 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

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Assistant certification

Associate degree or 60 sem/90 qtr credits

ParaEducator exam

ParaPro exam

Job description

Ahschools is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for Special Education. This full-time role involves supporting students with disabilities across various settings, with responsibilities ranging from behavior management to progress monitoring and daily living tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Personal Care Assistant certification due within 30 days. Demand for credentials may affect pay tiers based on education and credits.