Educational Associate- Special Education (Long Term Substitute)

Edina Public Schools; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Edina Public Schools in Edina, MN, is seeking an Educational Associate for Special Education Long Term Substitute at Creek Valley Elementary. Schedule: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm, non-exempt, temporary; days: student contact days only.

The Educational Associate assists teachers and supports students with academic, social, motor, behavioral, health, life skills, and other functional tasks. The role involves one-on-one and small-group work, instructional reinforcement, and learning support to help diverse

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credits, or a passing ParaPro score.
• Experience working with students.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and support students with academic, social, motor, behavioral, health, life skills and other functional tasks.
• Work one-on-one and with small groups to reinforce instruction and provide learning support.

Skills

Experience working with students

Experience working with diverse stu­d­

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 credits / ParaPro

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edina Public Schools

Educational Associate- Special Education (Long Term Substitute) JobID: 9480

• Date Posted: 10/30/2026
• Date Available: 01/04/2027

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: Creek Valley Elementary School | Status: Non-Exempt, Temporary | Schedule: 8:00 am -2:30 pm | Days: Student contact days only

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.

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 12:02:01 AM CST.