Special Ed Educational Assistant-PCA - 2026-2027 School Year

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 30,720 - 33,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Plan

District Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools seeks a Special Education Educational Assistant – PCA for the 2026-2027 school year. Full-time and part-time openings offer 6.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday, starting 8/31/2026.

This role provides support to students with special needs, assists with daily living activities, and follows individualized behavior plans in collaboration with licensed staff. Qualifications include 60 college credits, an associate's degree, or a passing score on an approved

Qualifications

• Have at least 60 college credits or an associate's degree or pass an approved assessment.
• Ability to assist with instruction in reading, language arts, writing, mathematics, and school readiness.
• Knowledge of child development, behavioral management, and adapting instruction to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in daily living activities and mobility.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to adapt curriculum and support assistive technology.
• Help students achieve IEP goals while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Reading support

Student rapport

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

60 college credits

Associate's degree

Approved assessment

Job description

Openings as of 7/24/2026

JOB ID: 4778 - Special Education Educational Assistant - PCA 2026-2027 School Year

Full-time and part-time positions available beginning 8/31/2026.

Job Details

• Position Type: Educational Assistants
• Date Posted: 7/24/2026
• Location: All Schools
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Scheduled Hours/Days: Standard hours are 6.75 hours/day M-F with the opportunity to work part-time or add additional hours.

Qualifications

Possess at least two years of college credits (60 credits) through an accredited institution, an associate's or higher degree, or a passing score on an approved assessment demonstrating the ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics, and school readiness (the district can provide support for candidates needing to complete the assessment). Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of child development and behavioral management strategies, skills in building positive rapport with students and adapting instruction to individual needs, and the ability to remain calm while managing challenging behaviors. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a special education team and maintain confidentiality in accordance with district policies.

Pay Rate/Range

$22.30/hr. - $23.98/hr.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks

• Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to receive district insurance benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403 (b) Plan and District Match
• District Paid Life Insurance

Deadline

Open Until Filled -- EOE (7/24/2026) - Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check and a required pre-work screening.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of licensed special education staff, the Educational Assistant - Personal Care Assistant provides meaningful support to students with special needs by assisting with daily living activities, health-related functions, and mobility throughout the school day. This rewarding position involves implementing individualized behavior intervention plans, fostering positive student behaviors, and reinforcing instructional concepts through one-on-one and small group instruction. The assistant works collaboratively with teachers and therapists to adapt curriculum, support the use of assistive technology, and help students achieve their IEP goals while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.