Special Education Educational Assistant-Health Assistant (Faribault, Minnesota)

Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC) — Faribault, Minnesota

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – HEALTH ASSISTANT

At Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC), we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Serving the communities of Faribault, Medford, Northfield, and Owatonna, CVSEC provides specialized educational programming that supports students with diverse learning and health needs.

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable, and student-centered Educational Assistant – Health Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll provide educational, personal, behavioral, and health-related support to help students safely and successfully participate in their school day.

Why Join CVSEC?

• Make a Difference — Help students build academic, social, behavioral, and life skills.
• Support Student Health & Success — Provide essential health-related support that helps students access learning.
• Collaborative Team — Work alongside teachers, nurses, specialists, and other support staff.
• Professional Growth — Receive specialized training and professional development.
• Rewarding Work — Build meaningful relationships and celebrate student progress.

What You'll Do

As an Educational Assistant – Health Assistant, responsibilities may include:

• Assisting the school nurse with medication administration and other delegated health services.
• Following student health plans, physician orders, and established health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate health, medication, and student records.
• Providing basic first aid and responding appropriately to health emergencies.
• Assisting students one-on-one and in small groups with classroom and instructional activities.
• Supporting IEP goals, lesson plans, specialized programming, and individual learning needs.
• Monitoring and redirecting student behavior and implementing behavior support strategies.
• Supervising students and helping maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Assisting students with activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, positioning, and other personal care needs as appropriate.
• Collaborating with teachers, nurses, administrators, behavioral staff, and other members of the student support team.
• Maintaining student confidentiality and completing required documentation.
• Attending required training and meetings and performing other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, and health needs.
• Able to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Flexible and able to work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
• Committed to student dignity, safety, independence, and success.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet Minnesota Highly Qualified requirements through one of the following:

• Associate's Degree (AA)
• Completion of 60 post-secondary credits
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaEducator assessment
• Equivalent training, coursework, and experience approved by the Minnesota Department of Education

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Preferred qualifications include experience working with students with special education or health-related needs and current CPR/First Aid certification. Training in medication administration and other delegated health procedures will be provided as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Wage: $22.82 per hour

CVSEC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement contributions
• Professional development and training opportunities

MASTER AGREEMENT

Build Brighter Futures With Us

As an Educational Assistant – Health Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students feel safe, supported, included, and ready to learn. If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a collaborative team where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.

Positions remain open until filled.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 507-339-9219.

Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CVSEC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.