Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 213049

Anoka-Hennepin Schools • Coon Rapids, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. Duties vary depending on students’ ages and levels of disability. The role includes supporting instruction, behavior management, student progress monitoring, and students’ physical and personal-care needs. The employee must work physically in the building. The position is scheduled for 184 days, 6.5 hours per day, and may be filled after a five-day posting period. The stated start date is ASAP. Insurance benefits are available for assigned positions of six or more hours per day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days of the start date.
• Meet one of the following: complete 60 semester or 90 quarter credits; obtain an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; pass the ParaEducator exam; or pass the ParaPro exam. Documentation is required.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff, supervise students, and take direction.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and complete an assigned day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform the position’s physical responsibilities, including toileting, feeding, and self-care procedures; handling materials and work devices; maintaining student data; and working with students who may display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior.
• Must work physically in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings.
• Manage student behavior, including redirecting or calming students and removing disruptive students from the classroom when needed.
• Monitor and record student progress in academic, daily living, dressing, grooming, and social skill areas.
• Assist with students’ physical needs, including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, and transporting students in wheelchairs.
• Implement behavioral management programs and maintain student data.
• Supervise students and work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Complete assigned workdays and maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits are available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.
• Additional hourly pay may apply to special education paraeducators serving center-based students and classrooms at least 50 percent of their time, and to paraeducators at specified programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED