Associate Educator - Bancroft, Behavior Resource (2026-2027)

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks an Associate Educator for Bancroft, Behavior Resource, to support licensed staff in maintaining a positive classroom environment and reinforcing learning. The 0.80 FTE position is based at Bancroft Elementary, with a schedule tied to the 2026-2027 school year and a salary range listed in district pay scales.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices, collaboration with teachers, and data-informed support to students with diverse needs, aligned with

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area.
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution.
• Passing ParaPro Assessment (460+) with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff to maintain a positive learning environment; reinforce classroom learning.
• Support students with learning processes, behavior discipline, and social skills.
• Monitor and record student progress and behavior, ensuring required reports are completed.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area

Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester credits

ParaPro score 460+ with HS diploma or GED

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Job Title:Associate Educator - Bancroft, Behavior Resource (2026-2027) and Requisition ID number:104986

Close Date:11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:Bancroft Elementary (10000008)

Site:Bancroft (0105)

FTE:.80 hours/week 32 FTE; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:ESP(28)

Salary Range: 27.17-30.75

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

SUMMARY

Behavior Resource Assist licensed staff in classrooms to maintain a positive learning environment and reinforce classroom learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the school’s Improvement Plan and MPS’ Acceleration 2020
• 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 keeps records of student progress and activities; assure all required written reports are completed and submitted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 orwww.ets.org/parapro )

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience working with children.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid, CPR, AED and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.