Associate Educator (Behavior Resource) - (2026-2027) Folwell Elementary bilingual preferred-Spanish

About the role

Under general supervision, assists students in school classrooms with educational programs and assignments, provides assistance to Teachers as directed, and assists students with after-school and special education programs, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with educational programs and special assignments; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies, and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Assists MPS teachers and staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe and productive learning environment; works with students to reinforce classroom learning and improve personal skills; assists teachers with managing classroom, materials and student behavior.
• Assists students in learning processes; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages socialization and good communications.
• Administers a variety of school programs, student services, community services, special assignments, and educational programs in support of MPS goals; including MPS program outreach & marketing, grant program oversight, bi-lingual & hearing-impaired translator/interpreter, student testing, after school activities, recreation programs, media & technology, security, student behavior support, community relations, transportation, mentoring & tutoring, volunteers, attendance & truancy, English Language Learning, vocational training, accounting & budgets, and special events.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Requirements

• Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment; OR Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND a high school diploma/GED certificate (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, AND Two (2) years of professional experience working with children; OR Equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Classroom policies, procedures and processes.
• If assigned to bilingual class designation, knowledge of specific language assigned.
• Methods and techniques to assist students in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
• Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and procedures.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Safety rules and regulations.

Skills

• Maintaining composure, and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Administering educational and school support programs.
• Reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• If assigned to bilingual class designation, skill in specific language assigned.
• Collaborating as a team member, with colleagues, staff and community representatives.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, clients and community agencies.
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retailer plan

Pay

.8FTE; 32 hours/week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Schedule

Regular attendance at the job is required.