Associate Educator (Classroom Support) - (2026-2027) Sullivan PK-8

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; 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 (Classroom Support) for Sullivan PK-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting students in classrooms, supporting teachers, and helping with after-school and special education programs and events.

Under supervision, you will help reinforce classroom learning, monitor student progress, and communicate with families while maintaining confidentiality of student information.

Qualifications

• Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with educational programs and special assignments; supports teachers with classroom activities.
• Facilitates educational functions and services to maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
• Reinforces learning, provides individual instruction, and supports socialization and communication.
• Monitors student activities and records data for academic and behavioral assessments.
• Maintains student progress files and submits required written reports daily.
• Communicates with parents, students and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provides general office and administrative support for the program.
• Represents the district in a courteous, cooperative manner and supports district goals.

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Job Title:Associate Educator (Classroom Support) - (2026-2027) Sullivan PK-8 and Requisition ID number:105136

Close Date:No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:Sullivan PK-8 (10000186)

FTE:84.38 FTE; 33.7 hours/week; 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

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Classroom Support-

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

-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the

following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and

duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work

location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an

essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Monitors and supervises student activities; promotes respect, supports diversity, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalates personal confrontations, and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Assists students to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.
• Monitors assigned students, and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files, and keeps records of student progress and activities; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis.
• 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; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• 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