Associate Educator (High Five) - (2026-2027) Hall STEM Academy

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;
• 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 to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions;
• Maintains files, and keeps records of student progress and activities;
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or Principal;
• Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information;
• Provides general office and administrative support for assigned program;
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules;
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff;
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information;
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

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;
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with children;
• Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources;
• 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;
• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills;
• Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required;
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one (1) year of date of employment;
• Verbal de-escalation and restrictive procedures training may be required within one (1) year of date of employment based on assignment.

Skills

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills;
• Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs;
• 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.

Benefits

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