Education Assistant for Special Education Resource at Neill Elementary

Robbinsdale Area Schools; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools seeks a Special Education Class 3A Education Assistant at Neill Elementary in New Hope, MN. This seven-hour/day position includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch, at $24.75 per hour with benefits.

Responsibilities include supervising and instructing students with disabilities, supporting teachers, assisting in small groups, and crisis support. Applicants should have at least two years of college credits and a cooperative, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment.
• Experience working with students who have cognitive or physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities are presented by teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.

Skills

Patience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Two-year college credits or higher degree (MN) or ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment

Tools

Word processing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Robbinsdale Area Schools

Education Assistant for Special Education Resource at Neill Elementary JobID: 7940

• Position Type: Education Assistant/ Class 3A special education resource
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Neill Elementary
• Date Available: 11/30/2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Special Education Class 3A Education Assistant
Resource at Neill Elementary
Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time
$24.75 per hour plus benefits, based on the current EA contract

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, ora passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Able to assist students with classroom assignments.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue N.
New Hope, MN 55427

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