Educational Assistant - Special Education

Sylvania; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Waconia Public Schools seeks an education support candidate to join Bayview Elementary. The role starts August 31, 2026, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:40 am to 2:40 pm, full-time during the school year. The position is posted for an hourly rate between $19.36 and $26.32 with a comprehensive benefits package starting day one.

Offers are contingent on background checks, pre-employment physicals, and board approval. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or 60 credits completed, or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment.
• ParaPro resources linked in Metro ECSU/ETS pages.

Education

Associate's Degree

60 credits or two years study

ParaPro assessment passing score

Job description

Waconia Public Schools is looking for candidates dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to explore their passions and create their success!

Our school district is located near the banks of Lake Waconia and approximately 25 miles west of Minneapolis, Waconia Public Schools serves approximately 4,000 students and their families from the communities of Waconia, Victoria, Minnetrista, Saint Bonifacius, and New Germany. School District facilities include an educational services and enrichment center, area learning center, three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12).

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:40 am - 2:40 pm (Full-Time during the school year)

Location:

Bayview Elementary

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree, at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (a minimum of 60 semester credits), or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment. Information on theParaPro Assessment can be found on Metro ECSU's website at http://www.metroecsu.org/programsServices/paraPro/index.html or at https://www.ets.org/parapro.

Salary:

Pursuant to the Educational Support Professionals' Collective Bargaining Agreement, this is a Grade 9 position with an hourly rate from $19.36 to $26.32 per hour with a generous benefits package that begins day one of employment. For more information about benefits click here- https://isd110.org/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Position Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

All job offers from Waconia Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 110 School Board approval.

Offers for these positions are also conditioned upon passing a pre-employment physical examination and physical abilities test.

Waconia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.