SPED Educational Assistant - Cedar Creek Elementary

Independent School District 15; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA Account

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

EAP

403(b)/Roth IRA

Floating Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Severance

Job summary

Independent School District 15 invites applications for a SPED Educational Assistant at Cedar Creek Elementary School (K-5) for the 2026-2027 school year. The EA will support students and teachers in the classroom, helping students achieve academic growth and greater independence.

Work days: 171 (student contact days). Hours: 8:45 am–3:45 pm, 6.5 hours daily plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Salary starts at $19.52 per hour, depending on experience, per the Educational Assistants Work Agreement.

Qualifications

• Complete PCA training before New Hire Orientation.
• Preferred: Experience working with students with special needs; CPI certification.
• Provide students with defined supports from their IEPs under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Collect data on student progress in the general or special education classroom under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Partner with teachers and administrators to provide the best possible educational environment for students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the school year to best serve students.

Responsibilities

• As a SPED EA, support students and teachers in the school and classroom.
• Advocate and be a positive role model for students and staff.

Skills

PCA training

SPED experience

CPI certification

IEP supports

Data collection

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

SPED Educational Assistant - Cedar Creek Elementary JobID: 7033

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Special Education E.A.


• Date Posted: 9/15/2026


• Location: Cedar Creek Elementary School (K-5)


• Date Available: 09/24/2026

Educational Assistant Position for the 2026-2027 School Year

Type of Position:

Special Education Educational Assistant

As a SPED Educational Assistant (EA), you will belong to a great team that supports students and teachers in the school and the classroom. An EA provides the necessary support that enables the students to succeed and grow both academically and in their independence. We expect our EA's to be advocates and positive role models for the students and staff they work with in the school.

Duty Days/Hours:

171 duty days (student contact days)

8:45 am - 3:45 pm (6.5 hours plus .5 hour unpaid lunch)

Salary:

$19.52+per hour per based on experience Educational Assistants Work Agreement

Qualifications:

• Complete PCA training before New Hire Orientation


• Preferred: Experience working with students with special needs;current CPI certification


• Provide students with defined supports from their Individualized Education Plans under the direction of the special education teacher.


• Collect data on student progress in the general or special education classroom under the direction of the special education teacher.


• Partner with teachers and administrators to provide the best possible educational environment for students.


• Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the school year to best serve students.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage


• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage


• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account


• Long Term Disability Income Insurance


• Life Insurance paid for by the district


• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution


• Employee Assistance Program


• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA


• Floating Holidays


• Sick Leave includes ESST


• Vacation Pay


• Longevity Pay


• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.