Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings Only

Independent School District 15; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA Account

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PERA Pension

403(b) or Roth IRA

Floating Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Longevity Pay

Severance Package

Job summary

Independent School District 15 invites applicants for Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings Only at St. Francis Elementary School. The role runs Monday and Tuesday mornings and Thursday and Friday mornings, totaling 170 duty days for 2026-2027, with a start available after 9/8/2026.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.50 to $18.87 under the Unaffiliated Work Agreement. A team-oriented individual with experience handling challenging behaviors, plus First Aid/CPR preferred, CPI preferred, and passion for

Qualifications

• Experience with students displaying challenging behaviors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Supportive, team-oriented approach to youth programs.
• Interest or training in child development and guidance.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive behavior intervention

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Child development awareness

Education

Child development training

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings Only JobID: 6987

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

Duty Days Per Year

170 during 2026-2027 school year

Hours Per Day

7:00am-8:45am Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:10am-8:45am Thursdays and Fridays. Possible Non School Days

Type of Position

Continuing (X) Temporary (Based on needs of program)

Supervisor of Position

Christine Schlottman, Kids Connection Program Manager

Salary

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

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.
• CPI Certification, preferred

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 school district 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.