Educational Associate- Special Education (Long Term Substitute)

Generalasp; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Edina Public Schools is seeking an Educational Associate - Special Education Long Term Substitute at Countryside Elementary School. The role supports students with academic, social, and health-related tasks and works with teachers to reinforce instruction.

Requires an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro passing score; experience with diverse student populations is preferred. The position pays $23.92 per hour and runs 8:00 am–2:30 pm, Monday–Friday, 11/30/2026 to 6/4/2027.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or at least two years of post-secondary education (a minimum of 60 semester credits), or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment.
• Experience working with students
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers and students with academic, social, motor, behavioral, health, life skills and other tasks.
• Works one-on-one and in small groups to reinforce instruction and provide learning assistance.

Skills

Experience with students

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edina Public Schools

Educational Associate- Special Education -Long Term Substitute JobID: 9471

• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Date Available:
  11/30/2026

Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student's educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. More than 8,500 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district's early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.

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Educational Associate - Special Education Long Term Substitute

Location: Countryside Elementary School | Status: Non-Exempt, Temporary | Schedule: 8:00 am -2:30 pm, Monday - Friday | Days: 11/30/2026 to 6/4/2027

Position Summary:

With the focus to support and advance the Edina Public Schools' mission, vision, and core values, the Educational Associate for Special Education assists teachers and supports students with academic, social, motor, behavioral, health, life skills, and other functional tasks. Educational Associates for Special Education work one-on-one and with small groups of students in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student support and learning assistance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or at least two years of post-secondary education (a minimum of 60 semester credits), or a passing score on the ParaPro assessment
• Experience working withstudents
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Salary Range: The hourly wage for this position is $23.92 per hour.

Benefits: This is a temporary/casual position. Eligible employees will participate in the state's largest pension program, the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Leave benefits will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law.

Additional information can be found on the school district's website at https://www.edinaschools.org/abouteps/departments/human-resources.

All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.

Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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