Special Education Assistant - Empower Students Daily

CANNON VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE #6094; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC) in Faribault, Minnesota seeks Educational Assistants to support students with diverse learning needs. You will work one-on-one and in small groups to implement instructional objectives and IEPs, while fostering positive behaviors and social-emotional growth.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, patience, flexibility, and teamwork, and are motivated to help students develop lifelong skills within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or equivalent.
• 60 post-secondary credits accepted as alternative qualification.
• Passing score on the ParaPro or ParaEducator assessment.
• Equivalent training approved by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic instruction in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Support classroom activities, learning objectives, and IEPs.
• Encourage positive behaviors and help develop social-emotional skills.
• Monitor, redirect, and reinforce appropriate student behavior.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care when required.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create engaging learning experiences.
• Help students build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree (AA)

60 post-secondary credits

Job description

Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC) in Faribault, Minnesota seeks Educational Assistants to support students with diverse learning needs. You will work one-on-one and in small groups to implement instructional objectives and IEPs, while fostering positive behaviors and social-emotional growth.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, patience, flexibility, and teamwork, and are motivated to help students develop lifelong skills within a supportive school community.