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Educational Assistant- Special Education (ECSE)

Waconia Public Schools

Waconia (MN)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Waconia Public Schools seeks a part-time Educational Assistant dedicated to helping students with special needs succeed. The role involves assisting teachers in implementing lesson plans and activities in a supportive educational environment, primarily during school hours. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and experience working with children in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

  • An A.A. degree or at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 credits).
  • Preferred experience working in a classroom or educational setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assist students with special needs in daily activities.
  • Support teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities.

Skills

Experience working with children with disabilities
Classroom support skills

Education

A.A. degree or at least 60 semester credits

Job description

  • Position Type:
    Instructional Support/ Educational Assistant

  • Date Posted:
    6/5/2025

  • Location:
    Waconia School District

  • Date Available:
    August 26, 2025

  • Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled

  • Job Description
  • Waconia Public Schools is looking for candidates dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to exploretheir passions and create their success! We are seeking special education Educational Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year! Afast-growing school district located near the banks of Lake Waconia and approximately 25 miles west of Minneapolis, Waconia Public Schoolsserves 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).


    Position Summary:The candidate hired for this position will provide assistance to students with special needs and support to teachers in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

    Hours:Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 11:15am. (Part-Time during the School Year)

    Qualifications:An A.A. 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 ontheParaPro Assessment can be foundathttps://www.ets.org/parapro. Experience working with children with disabilities and/or in a classroom or educational setting is preferred.

    Salary:Pursuant to the Educational Support Professionals' Collective BargainingAgreement, this is aGrade 9 position with the hourly rate from $18.48- $25.13 based on experience

    Position Start Date:August 26, 2025

    Application Procedure:Qualified candidates should apply online at www.isd110.org. Application materials must include an ISD 110 application, letter of introduction, resume, educational transcripts and professional references.

    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.

    Waconia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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