Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings and Afternoons

Independent School District 15; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 11,008 - 11,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA Account

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

Retirement 403(b)

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Severance Package

Job summary

Independent School District 15 is hiring for Kids Connection Instructor at Cedar Creek Elementary School (K-5). The position runs mornings and afternoons with hours 7:00am-8:45am and 3:30pm-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Date available 09/08/2026 for 170 duty days in the 2026-27 school year.

The role is a continuing position with 1,020+ hours per year benefit eligibility. Salary ranges from $18.50 to $18.87 per hour, depending on qualifications, under the Unaffiliated Work Agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
• Skilled in positive behavior intervention.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Training related to child development, guidance, communication.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and hygiene as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with challenging behaviors to support learning.
• Help establish a safe, engaging environment for social, physical and intellectual development.
• Participate in development of procedures to support special needs students.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.

Skills

Positive behavior intervention

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Working with children

First Aid/CPR certified

Job description

Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings and Afternoons JobID: 6981

• Position Type: Community Education Programs/ Kids Connection Instructor
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Cedar Creek Elementary School (K-5)
• Date Available: 09/08/2026

Duty Days Per Year: 170 during the 2026-2027 school year.

Hours Per Day: 7:00am-8:45am and 3:30pm-4:30pm Monday - Friday. Possible Non School Days.

Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( ) Temporary

Location: Cedar Creek Elementary School

Salary: $18.50 - $18.87 per hour, depending on qualifications and according to the Unaffiliated Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Chris Spindler-Schlottman, Kids Connection Program Manager

Qualifications:

We are looking for a team-oriented individual who is comfortable and experienced in working with students of challenging behaviors.

• Skilled in positive behavior intervention
• 18 years of age or older, required.
• Training and experience related to child development, child guidance, cultural dynamics, communication, and activities is desired.
• Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Help to establish a physical environment that encourages all children to assume responsibility for developing their social, physical and intellectual skills.
• Participate in the development and implementation of creative and research based procedures for enabling special needs children to thrive at Kids Connection.
• First Aid and CPR Certification, preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and hygiene needs as required to support children's health, safety and comfort.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the schooldistrict is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.