Special Education Paraeducator: Support & Empower Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a dedicated Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings. The role involves assisting with instruction, supervising students, and helping with daily living tasks within a collaborative educational team.

Starting ASAP after posting, the position offers 184 days per year at 6.5 hours daily, with stepwise pay that increases by education level and credentials. Insurance benefits apply for 6+ hour days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal Care Assistant certification due within 30 days.
• 60 semester credits/90 quarter credits or an associate degree or higher, or passing ParaEducator/ParaPro exams.
• Good communications, interpersonal and recordkeeping skills. Ability to work with technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in various settings.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living, and social skills.
• Assist with personal care tasks and mobility for students (e.g., toileting, feeding, lifting, positioning).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recordkeeping

Technology aptitude

Lift 40 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ParaEducator certification or equivalent

60 semester credits / 90 quarter credits or associate degree

ParaEducator or ParaPro exams

Job description

Sylvania seeks a dedicated Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center-based settings. The role involves assisting with instruction, supervising students, and helping with daily living tasks within a collaborative educational team.

Starting ASAP after posting, the position offers 184 days per year at 6.5 hours daily, with stepwise pay that increases by education level and credentials. Insurance benefits apply for 6+ hour days.