Long-term Substitute Education Assistant for Special Education for RISE at Cooper High School

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 3,017,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Education Assistant for Special Education in the RISE program at Cooper High School. The anticipated dates are Aug 31, 2026 through Nov 12, 2026.

The role is seven hours per day, including 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is $22.54 on the casual salary schedule, with no benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits (MN 60 credits) or an associate's or higher degree, or a passing ParaPro/Paraeducator assessment.
• Experience working with students who have cognitive/physical disabilities and behavior challenges preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding demeanor when working with students.
• Respect for confidentiality and regular, timely attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising and instructing students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups as activities are presented by teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Skills

Student support

Disability experience

Confidentiality

Organization

Time management

Education

60 college credits or higher degree

Tools

Word processing

Job description

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION ASSISTANT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITION AVAILABLE

Long-Term Substitute position for center-based special education RISE program at Cooper High School. Anticipated dates from August 31, 2026 through November 12, 2026.

Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time.

$22.54 per hour based on the casual salary schedule, not benefits eligible

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
• Provides support for students in crisis.
• Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in MN), an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment
• Experience working with students who have cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and behavior problems preferred.
• Word processing, filing and computer familiarity.
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students.
• Sensitivity to confidentiality.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Able to assist students with classroom assignments.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue N.

New Hope, MN 55427