Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student’s educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. More than 8,600 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district’s early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.
The Early Childhood Screener will work with a developmental screener to complete Early Childhood Screening for the Edina School District. Screening is typically completed 4 to 6 times each month. Typical total monthly hours are between 30-40 hours total. An early childhood screening must be conducted by either an individual who is licensed as, or has training that is similar to a special education teacher, school psychologist, kindergarten teacher, prekindergarten teacher, school nurse, public health nurse, registered nurse, or physician.
The Early Childhood Screener responsibilities may include:
1. Completing hearing and vision screenings
2. Completing a health interview
3. Reviewing medical information
4. Summarizing findings
5. Reviewing results of hearing and vision screening with families.
6. Tracking screening data & following up on health related referrals
7. Making referrals to Early Childhood Special Education
8. Providing the families additional health and school-related resources
9. Collaborating with the developmental screener
| POSITION: | Early Childhood Screener |
| DATES/HOURS: | Summer: As needed
School Year: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (T, Th), 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (one Saturday per month) |
| LOCATION: | Early Learning Center |
| START DATE: | June 2025 |
| REQUIREMENT(S): | High school diploma |
| PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): | School Nurse license issued through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Previous hearing and vision screening experience
Previous experience working with young children and families |
| RATE OF PAY: | The 2024-2025 starting salary range for this position is $31.91 to $34.00 per hour. Salary offers will consider the candidate's experience, education, skills, and the school district's budget. Experienced candidates should expect a salary offer around the midpoint of the salary range. In exceptional cases, salaries exceeding the midpoint may be offered to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions or those with specialized skills. Such decisions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. |
| BENEFITS: | Eligible employees will participate in one of the state’s largest pension programs (either the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) or the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)). Leave benefits will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. |
| CLOSING DATE: | Open until filled |
| APPLICATION PROCEDURE: | Apply online at www.edinaschools.org/careers. Application materials must include an ISD 273 application, letter of introduction, resume, educational transcripts, a copy of current license, and professional references. |
Additional information can be found on the school district’s website at: https://www.edinaschools.org/abouteps/departments/human-resources.
All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.
Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
