Special Education Paraeducator: Student Support & Growth

Anoka-Hennepin School District; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Anoka-Hennepin School District is hiring a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for full-time 184 days at 6.5 hours per day. The role supports students with disabilities in various settings and assists with instruction, behavior management, and progress monitoring.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and PCA certification to be completed within 30 days. Candidates should have 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree, and must maintain regular

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• PCA certification must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree (or higher) or ParaEducator/ParaPro exam completed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center base settings.
• Manages behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student).
• Monitors and records student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.).
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCA certification (within 30 days)

60 sem/90 qtr credits or associate degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Anoka-Hennepin School District is hiring a Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education for full-time 184 days at 6.5 hours per day. The role supports students with disabilities in various settings and assists with instruction, behavior management, and progress monitoring.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and PCA certification to be completed within 30 days. Candidates should have 60 sem/90 qtr credits or an associate degree, and must maintain regular