2025-26 Multi-categorical Education Support Specialist - Monticello Schools

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. 

Monticello Public Schools has Education Support Specialist (ESS) positions available throughout the district. This position will generally work 175-178 days per year based on the school calendar and training. Hour per day vary by assignment, but most are 6.75 hours per day. 

Education Support Specialist work directly with our students and can make a significant impact on our students' education experience. As an Education Support Specialist/Paraprofessional, you may support students' IEPs / 504s by providing support, explanation, re-teaching and instructional help for students . A multi-categorical ESS position involves 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. Detailed job description attached.


Responsibilities Include:

• Establish a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs and the strategic plan of the district
• Inspire and engage all students in relevant learning
• Carrying out the IEP goals as designed by the teacher.
• Help to reinforce teachings of the classroom teacher by working with students on a one to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help students to strengthen their skills to become more independent.
• Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.  Observe, record, and chart behaviors.
• Conferring and planning with teachers to recommend ideas, identify problems, and aid in problem solving.
• Help the classroom teacher with recordkeeping of the student's progress.  Conducts informal assessments to measure students' mastery of learned materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality standards by adhering to the district's data privacy policy.
• Experience working with diverse students and families 

Current Assignments Available Include:

• EEC: Up to 16 hours per week / mornings
• EEC: 16.75 Hours/Week - 3 Hours 20 Minutes/Day Monday-Friday
• EEC: 33.75 Hours/Week - 6.75 Hours/Day Monday-Friday
• PWE: 33.75 Hours/Week - 6.75 Hours/Day Monday-Friday
• MMS: 33.75 Hours/Week - 6.75 Hours/Day Monday-Friday
• MHS: 26.25 Hours/Week - 5.25 Hours/Day Monday-Friday
• MHS: 21.25 Hours/Week - 4.25 Hours/Day Monday-Friday

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

Hourly Pay Range:  $17.68 - $26.40 

Education Support Specialist Collective Bargaining Agreement July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027

Submit your application online at Monticello Public Schools, Job ID 2486. 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 [email protected].

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!