General Education 1:1 ESS - Education Support Specialist (Temporary)

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.

General Education 1:1 ESS (Education Support Specialist); Temporary
Pinewood Elementary School
6.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Available: 11/3/2026

Job Description:

Pinewood Elementary School is seeking a caring, dependable Education Support Specialist to support a student with developmental needs for a temporary assignment. The position includes supporting students with functional academics, mainstream classroom activities, outdoor activities, toileting (including diapering), assisting with behaviors, self-cares, as well as any and all other activities/duties that are needed to meet the needs of students in the program.

Required Qualifications (one of the following):
Those interested in the position that do not meet one of the required qualifications are still encouraged to apply as the ParaEducator Test can be completed during the application/interview process.

• Associate's degree
• 60 semester college credits
• Passing Score on the ParaEducator test

Essential Skills:

• 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 strategic plan of the district
• 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: $25.59 - $27.20

Submit your application online at Monticello Public Schools, Job ID 2833. 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@monticello.k12.mn.us.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!