Educational Associate Special Education

JobID: 9181

Position Type:
Substitute Paraprofessional/Substitute Paraprofessional (EA)

Date Posted:
12/16/2025

Location:
Highlands Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open until filled

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.

Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of students? Apply to be an Paraprofessional Substitute. The candidate hired for this position will provide assistance to students and support for teachers in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Position:

Educational Associate Special Education- Substitute

Location:

Highlands Elementary

Rate of Pay:

Thehourly wage for this position is$23.00 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.

Daily Schedule:

8 am - 2:30 pm

Days per year:

12/16/2025 -5/29/2026

Qualifications Required / Preferred:

Required:

• Associate degree, at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (a minimum of 60 semester credits)

Preferred:

• Experience working with students
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Strong communication skills

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates must apply online at Application materials must include an ISD 273 application, letter of introduction, resume, and educational transcripts.

All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.
Additional information can be found on the school district's website at:
Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.