Education Assistant Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

Columbia Heights Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, disability coverage

Retirement savings options

Zusammenfassung

Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking applications for Education Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. This Education Assistant Pool offers a chance to work with students across the district in various classrooms, with a typical schedule of 6.5 hours per day and 183 days per year.

Salary ranges from $24.60 to $25.63 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental and retirement savings options. Position requires passing para-professional tests or related credentials and a high school

Qualifikationen

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota's standard: A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full time enrollment as determined by the institution attended;
• OR
• An Associate's degree; or Minnesota's standard: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree;
• OR
• A demonstration, through a formal state academic assessment: knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and math; or knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.

Aufgaben

• Assists students with academics; modifies their work to meet their needs for learning and adaptability.
• Re-words and re-writes directions for assignments so students understand assignments.
• Assists students with personal needs, organizational skills and responsibilities.
• Escorts students to and from class, buses, lunch and special assignment areas.

Kenntnisse

Reading support

Math support

Classroom assistance

Student guidance

Ausbildung

60 semester credits / two years of full-time enrollment

Associate's degree (AA/AS/AAS)

Tools

ParaPro test

Paraeducator test

Jobbeschreibung

Education Assistant Pool (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 4417

• Position Type: Education Assistants/ Education Assistants
• Date Posted: 3/26/2026
• Location: District-wide
• Date Available: Fall 2026
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Education Assistant Pool 2026-2027 School Year Posting # 4417

Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking applications for Education Assistants!

Salary Range: $24.60-$25.63 per hour depending on the Education Assistant Category

Schedule: Typically 6.5 hours / day (32.5 / week, benefit eligible)

Calendar: 183 days / year, follows school year (September - June), and includes mid-year breaks

The district offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, disability coverage along with retirement savings options.

Benefit Information: https://heightsnet.colheights.k12.mn.us/benefits

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sarah Godfrey, Director of Special Education, 763-528-4540, [e-mail]

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.

Major Responsibilities

Performs intermediate human support work assisting students with daily assignments and responsibilities of individual education plans; helping students with social and academic skills; assisting teachers in the classroom; interacting with children, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal and Teacher.

Qualifications

Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota's standard: A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full time enrollment as determined by the institution attended;

OR

An Associate's degree; or Minnesota's standard: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree;

OR

A demonstration, through a formal state academic assessment:

• knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and math; or
• knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
• Passing score on theParaPro test orParaeducator test, both havebeen approved for statewide use.

Essential Functions

• Assists students with academics; modifies their work to meet their needs for learning and adaptability.
• Re-words and re-writes directions for assignments so students understand assignments.
• Assists students with personal needs, organizational skills and responsibilities.
• Escorts students to and from class, buses, lunch and special assignment areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to deal effectively with students, parents and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, parents, students and associates.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavioral management, or related field and minimal experience assisting students or learners to interpret and complete assigned responsibilities, acting as a job coach or mentor, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

• Must have proof of successfully passing the para-professional test or 60+ college credits.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
• Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 11:55:19 PM CST.