Educational Assistant; Special Education

Position: Educational Assistant (Special Education)
Position Type:
Instructional Support/Educational Assistant

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Southview Elementary School

Date Available:
August 31, 2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Waconia Public Schools is looking for candidates dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to explore their passions and create their success! Our school district is located near the banks of Lake Waconia and approximately 25 miles west of Minneapolis, Waconia Public Schools serves approximately 4,000 students and their families from the communities of Waconia, Victoria, Minnetrista, Saint Bonifacius, and New Germany.

School District facilities include an educational services and enrichment center, area learning center, three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12).

Position Summary: The candidate hired for this position will provide assistance to students with special needs and support to teachers in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:40am - 2:40pm. (Full-Time during the School Year)

Qualifications: An A.A. degree, at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (a minimum of 60 semester credits), or a passing score on the Para Pro assessment. Information on the Para Pro Assessment can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Experience working with children with disabilities and/or in a classroom or educational setting is preferred.

Salary: Pursuant to the Educational Support Professionals' Collective Bargaining Agreement, this is a Grade 9 position with the hourly rate from $19.36- $26.32 based on experience plus a generous full-time benefits package that starts on the first day of employment. Check out more benefits information here- https://isd
110.org/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

Position Start Date: August 31, 2026

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates should apply online 110.org. Application materials must include an ISD 110 application, letter of introduction, resume, educational transcripts and professional references.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All job offers from Waconia Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 110 School Board approval.

Waconia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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