Special Education Paraeducator & Student Support

Sylvania; Blaine, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits for 6+ hours/day

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in Special Education to support instruction in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. The role runs full-time across 184 days at 6.5 hours per day, starting 8/31/26, with benefits for positions of 6+ hours daily.

Responsibilities include assisting students with disabilities, managing behavior, monitoring progress, and supporting physical needs. Qualifications require a high school diploma, eligible PCA certification within 30 days, and relevant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Personal Care Assistant certification due within 30 days of start date.
• 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits or an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution; ParaEducator or ParaPro exam accepted.
• Good communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills; ability to work with technology; cooperate with staff; supervise students; take direction; maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; perform duties including toileting, feeding and self-care; work in building expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings; adapt to age/level of disability.
• Manage behavior byredirecting, calming or removing disruptive students.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.
• Support physical needs and safety, transportation, and data handling as required.

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator in Special Education to support instruction in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. The role runs full-time across 184 days at 6.5 hours per day, starting 8/31/26, with benefits for positions of 6+ hours daily.

Responsibilities include assisting students with disabilities, managing behavior, monitoring progress, and supporting physical needs. Qualifications require a high school diploma, eligible PCA certification within 30 days, and relevant