Educational Assistant, Special Education | Restore Program Grades 6-12

St. Francis Area Schools - ISD 15; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with district/Single

Dental Insurance with district

Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA

Sick Leave includes ESST

Job summary

St. Francis Area Schools - ISD 15 is seeking an Educational Assistant for the Special Education Restore Program (Grades 6-12). This 6.5-hour/day role runs Monday through Friday with a ½ hour lunch and follows the district calendar. Training and mentoring are provided at no cost. Immediate vacancy.

The position supports students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in a center-based program (7–10 students) to promote social, personal, and academic growth in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a school setting with students who have learning challenges.
• Willing/able to learn about various disabilities and educational strategies.
• Ability to work with students who may have academic, social, or behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students with disabilities under the direction of licensed teachers.
• Implement academic, social or behavioral strategies and supports (including sensory and behavior plans).
• Collect and record data on student progress and challenges.
• Participate in student planning and department meetings.
• May assist with proper lifting/transferring of students and daily living skills.

Skills

Willingness to learn about disability

Ability to work with students with CH/

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Coursework in child development

Job description

Educational Assistant, Special Education | Restore Program Grades 6-12 JobID: 7072

• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Special Education E.A.
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Restore Program
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  Immediate Vacancy

Location: Restore, St. Francis Learning Center

Hours/Days: This position is 6.5hours per day, Monday through Friday. The duty day is 7:15 am to 2:30 pm (includes a duty free ½ hr lunch). This position follows the school district student contact calendar (typically 171 workdays in a school year).

Salary/Wages: Based on the current salary schedule (Educational Assistant Work Agreement)

Overview of the Position:

School is challenging for all students. Many students in our schools face additional challenges due to some type of disability, which may be physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral. Educational Assistants implement instructional strategies under the direction and supervision of licensed teachers. The primary role of the Educational Assistant is to provide support for a student or group of students in a variety of classroom settings throughout their school day. This particular position is for those interested in working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in our setting III/IV center-based program. This program consists of approximately 7-10 students who need adult assistance/supervision in achieving social, personal, and academic growth in a positive and safe educational environment. All job specific training including mentoring will be provided by the district at no cost to the employee.

District Mission Statement:

"Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world."

Qualifications:

• Have a desire to work in a school setting with students with learning challenges.
• Be willing/able to learn about a variety of disabilities and the educational strategies and techniques to assist students to be successful in the classroom. Ability to work with students who may exhibit academic, social and behavioral challenges.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) is required. Additional coursework in child development and/or experience in working with children/young adults is preferred.

Summary of Duties:

• Under the direction of the special education teacher and the classroom teacher, provide assistance to students with disabilities to help them be successful in all aspects of their school day.
• Assist in the implementation of a variety of academic, social or behavioral strategies and supports for individual students (including sensory and behavior plans as well as the use of physical interventions/holds).
• Collect and record data pertaining to the successes and challenges of assigned students.
• Participate in student planning meetings and department meetings to facilitate student success.
• Depending on specific duty assignment, this position may also require:
  • proper lifting/transferring of students
  • assisting students with personal cares and skills of daily living

For more information about this Educational Assistant position, you can also contact Ben Craig II (Building Administrator) at [phone].

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 schooldistrict 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.