Educational Assistant- East Bethel Elementary

St. Francis Public School District; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) or Roth IRA

Floating Holidays

Sick Leave ESST

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Severance Package

Job summary

St. Francis Public School District seeks an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support students under the supervision of a special education teacher.

171 duty days, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm, and a salary of $19.52 per hour. The role includes mentoring, training, and data collection to monitor student progress and support independence in learning.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma.
• Preferred: Experience working with students with special needs.
• Preferred: PCA certification.
• Current CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with defined supports from their Individualized Education Plans under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Complete 8 hours of Professional Development training (will be paid).
• Collect data on student progress in the general or special education classroom under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to provide the best possible educational environment for students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the school year to best serve students.

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PCA certification

CPI certification

Job description

Educational Assistant Position for the 2026-2027 School Year

Type of Position: Special Education Educational Assistant

As an Educational Assistant (EA), you will belong to a great team that supports students and teachers in the school and the classroom. An EA provides the necessary support that enables the students to succeed and grow both academically and in their independence. We expect our EAs to be advocates and positive role models for the students and staff they work with in the school. You will be assigned a mentor and will be provided training and resources.

Duty Days/Hours

171 duty days (student contact days)

8:45 am - 3:45 pm

Salary

$19.52per hour per Educational Assistants Work Agreement

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma
• Preferred: Experience working with students with special needs; PCA certification; current CPI certification

Job Duties

• Provide students with defined supports from their Individualized Education Plans under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Complete 8 hours of Professional Developmenttraining (will be paid)
• Collect data on student progress in the general or special education classroom under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to provide the best possible educational environment for students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the school year to best serve students.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.