Associate Educator - (Classroom Support) (2026-2027) Barton Elementary
Minneapolis Public Schools · Minneapolis, MN · 5 days ago
EducationFull-time
About the Role
Assist licensed staff in classrooms to maintain a positive learning environment and reinforce classroom learning at Barton Elementary. This is a 0.75 FTE position, equivalent to 30 hours per week for 41 weeks per year.
Responsibilities
- Promote culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
- Assist teachers and staff in educational functions and other services to maintain a safe, diverse, and productive learning environment.
- Work with students to reinforce classroom learning, educational programs, and improve personal skills.
- Assist students in learning processes; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual instruction, encourage socialization, and positive communication.
- Monitor and supervise student activities; promote respect, support diversity, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations, and enforce District policies and rules of conduct.
- Monitor students and record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintain files and records of student progress and activities.
- Ensure all required written reports are completed and submitted.
Requirements
- One of the following:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area.
- Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution.
- A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro.)
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with children.
- First Aid, CPR, AED, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required.
- Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Pay
Salary range: $27.17–$30.75 per hour.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- HSA & FSA options
- Retirement plan