General Education ESS - Education Support Specialist

Overview

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Education 1:1 ESS (Education Support Specialist) – Pinewood Elementary School

Hours: 6.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Available: 1/22/2026

Pinewood Elementary School is seeking a caring, dependable Education Support Specialist to support a student with identified health needs. This position plays an important role in ensuring the student’s safety, well-being, and access to learning throughout the school day.

• Provide direct care and daily support for a student with health needs in accordance with medical plans and district guidelines
• Monitor the student’s well-being and communicate concerns promptly to appropriate staff
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, administrators, and families to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• Assist with supervision and other school-related duties as assigned

One of the following qualifications is required. Those who do not meet a required qualification are encouraged to apply as the Para Educator Test can be completed during the application/interview process.

• Associate’s degree
• 60 semester college credits
• Passing score on the Para Educator test

• Ability to follow health care plans and maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and a student-centered mindset
• Dependable, flexible, and able to respond to student needs throughout the day
• Passionate about working with children
• Experience working with children or in a school setting preferred
• Supervise students as directed by the supervisor
• Establishes a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs and the district’s strategic plan
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff and families
• Experience working with diverse students and families

Pinewood Elementary values teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to meeting the needs of all learners. This role is ideal for someone who is supportive, patient, and dedicated to helping students thrive.

Hourly Pay Range: $17.68 - $26.40

Submit your application online at Monticello Public Schools, Job .

Employment with Monticello Public Schools is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, approval of the school board, and verification of meeting special education qualifications above.

Please note:

You are applying for the position of District Wide Multi-categorical Education Support Specialist. The specific assignment is subject to change at any time due to support enrollment, program needs, and/or needs of the District.

Questions regarding this posting, please email sherry.holmgren.mn.us.

Don’t meet every requirement? Some candidates are less likely to apply if they must meet every qualification. Monticello Public Schools is invested in building a talented and authentic workforce with diverse skills and backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!