Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 213375

Anoka-Hennepin Schools • Anoka, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education assists with instruction for students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. Duties vary according to students’ ages and levels of disability. The role may include supporting student behavior, monitoring and recording progress in academic and daily living areas, and assisting with personal and physical care needs. The position is full-time for 184 days per year, 6.5 hours per day, and two positions are available. The employee must work physically in the building.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification must be completed within 30 days of the start date.
• Must have completed 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits, earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, or passed the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam; documentation is required.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability and desire 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 workday.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform position duties involving physical activity, work devices, materials handling, data functions, and people functions, including toileting, feeding, self-care procedures, and working with students who may display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior.
• Must work physically in the building.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings.
• Manage student behavior, including redirecting, calming, or removing a disruptive student from the classroom.
• Monitor and record student progress in academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, and social skills.
• 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 six or more hours per day.

What This Job Offers

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