Special Education Paraeducator — Full-Time Center-Based Support

Sylvania; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 2,872,296 - 3,809,064; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator Special Education for the 2026-27 school year in Champlin, MN. The position is full-time, 184 days, 6.5 hours per day, supporting students with disabilities in various instructional settings.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and 60 credits or an associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Personal Care Assistant to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits/90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exam; documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings; duties vary by age/level.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming, or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills.
• Assist with physical needs including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, and transporting students in wheelchairs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Student supervision

Following directions

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification (within 30 days)

60 credits/AA/AS or higher or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam

Job description

Sylvania is hiring a Paraeducator Special Education for the 2026-27 school year in Champlin, MN. The position is full-time, 184 days, 6.5 hours per day, supporting students with disabilities in various instructional settings.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days, and 60 credits or an associate degree or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam. Strong communication and reliability are essential.