Special Education Paraeducator: Inspire Student Growth

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for a full-time position at 184 days and 6.5 hours per day. The role supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center settings.

Duties include behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks. Start date is 8/31/26; benefits apply for positions of 6 hours or more daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; PCA certification required within 30 days.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits, or an associate degree, or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exam.
• Good communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to supervise students and take direction.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base settings.
• Manage behavior by redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Support students with physical needs and maintain safety in varied settings.
• Collaborate with staff and adapt to age/level of disability.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology literacy

Student supervision

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 60 sem credits or 90 quarter credits

ParaEducator exam or ParaPro exam

Personal Care Assistant certification

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for a full-time position at 184 days and 6.5 hours per day. The role supports students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center settings.

Duties include behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living tasks. Start date is 8/31/26; benefits apply for positions of 6 hours or more daily.