Paraeducator Special Education

Position Summary

Join to apply for the Para educator Special Education role at Anoka-Hennepin School District. 2 positions available. Full‑time: 184 days, 6.5 hours per day.

Start date:

ASAP.

• Manage behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom).
• Monitor and record student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.).
• Manage physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.).
• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or center‑based settings.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Personal Care Assistant certification required to be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Completed 60 semester / 90 quarter credits or obtained an associate degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution, or passed the Para Educator exam or Para Pro exam (documentation required).
• Good communication, interpersonal and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability/desire to work with technology and computers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; perform physical tasks such as toileting, feeding, self‑care procedures, implementing a behavioral management program and maintaining student data.

$20.00/hour to $25.30/hour DOQ with K–12 experience; $21.15/hour to $26.45/hour with AA/AAS degree or 60 semester/90 quarter credits (DOQ with K–12 experience); $22.00/hour to $27.30/hour with BA degree from a regionally accredited institution (DOQ with K–12 experience).

Special Education Paras serving center‑based students or classrooms 50% or more of their time receive an additional $0.50 per hour.

Special Education Paras at Two Rivers Transition Program or River Trail Learning Center receive an additional $1.00 per hour.

Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of six hours or more per day.

All applicants must complete the Anoka‑Hennepin Schools online application chools.us/jobs.

Please contact the school directly with any questions about this position. For Educational Service Center (ESC) positions, contact the Special Education Department.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

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