- Position Type:
CVSCE Support Staff/Special Education Educational Assistant - Date Posted:
10/1/2025 - Location:
Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative - Closing Date:
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About The Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative:
The Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC) serves the vibrant Minnesota communities of Faribault, Medford, Northfield, and Owatonna. We offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative and compassionate environment.
At Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative, you’ll find:
-A team-oriented and supportive culture: Work alongside committed educators and staff who are passionate about helping every student succeed.
-Specialized and impactful programming: Contribute to our innovative programs where students with unique needs receive the education and support they deserve.
-Opportunities for growth and development: Advance your career through professional development, training, and wellness resources designed to help you thrive.
-A commitment to student success: Be part of a community that believes all students can achieve their best when given the right tools and support.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we invite you to join our team at CVSEC. Together, we’re building brighter futures every day!
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes:
-All students can and will learn, and their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control.
-You can work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting students' needs, interests, and aspirations.
-You want to work with staff to continuously improve practices that enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for student success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
-Assisting teachers and students with instructional activities.
-Observing, monitoring, and redirecting student behavior.
-Providing assistance and support to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
Educational Assistant Position Description
Preferences:
We strongly prefer candidates who have excellent collaboration skills with colleagues and an enthusiasm for working with students.
Qualifications:
Must be able to meet Highly Qualified requirements, which include: AA degree or the completion of 60 post-secondary credits or the completion of a combination of Cooperative training programs, experience, and course work of an equivalent nature and level to perform the requirements of the work as determined by the Minnesota Department of Education, or a passing score on ParaPro or the ParaEducator assessment.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this position is: $22.82
We are proud to offer our employees a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, free telehealth options through HealthiestYou, an employee assistance program, and retirement contributions.
How to Apply:
The positions will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at: http://www.applitrack.com/cannonvalleyspecialed/onlineapp.
For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Sam Powell, Human Resources Generalist, at [email protected] at (507) 209-2030.
Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative, ISD 6094-52, is an equal-opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
