Associate Educator (Behavior Resource) (2026-2027) Andersen

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full 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 (Behavior Resource) for Andersen United to support students with educational programs, assist teachers, and help with after-school and special education activities.

Under supervision, you will reinforce positive behavior, record progress data, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, and CPI training may be required.
• Final appointment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff to maintain a safe, diverse and productive learning environment; reinforce classroom learning and individual student needs.
• Assist students in learning processes; reinforce positive behavior and support social communication.
• Monitor activities, de-escalate confrontations, enforce district rules, and maintain respectful conduct.
• Record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintain files and submit progress reports.

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Job Title:Associate Educator (Behavior Resource) (2026-2027) Andersen and Requisition ID number:105135

Close Date:No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:Andersen United (10000185)

FTE:87.5 FTE (35 hrs/wk); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:ESP(28)

Salary Range: $27.17 - $29.85

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

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 REQUIRED

• Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter college credits

OR

• 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)

AND

• Two years of experience working with children. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources. Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources.

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.