Special Education Paraeducator - Student Support & Behavior

Sylvania; Blaine, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant for Special Education. The role is full-time, 184 days/6.5 hrs per day, supporting students with disabilities across multiple settings. Start date 9/25/26.

Expect duties like behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, PCA certification within 30 days, and possible 60 credits or an associate degree with ParaEducator/ParaPro exam documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with PCA cert within 30 days.
• 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree or higher required.
• Must pass ParaEducator or ParaPro exam; documentation required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to work with technology and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Manage behavior, redirect or remove disruptive students as needed.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics and daily living skills.
• Support with toileting, feeding, lifting, and positioning as required.
• Supervise students and take direction while maintaining attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Tech proficiency

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

PCA certification (within 30 days)

60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exam (documentation required)

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant for Special Education. The role is full-time, 184 days/6.5 hrs per day, supporting students with disabilities across multiple settings. Start date 9/25/26.

Expect duties like behavior management, progress monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, PCA certification within 30 days, and possible 60 credits or an associate degree with ParaEducator/ParaPro exam documentation.