Special Education Paraeducator

Hiawatha Academies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies in Minneapolis is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to join their mission-driven team, focusing on providing a highly structured learning environment for students with specific educational, social, and emotional needs. The role emphasizes support for individual students, contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture. Candidates will participate in professional development and are expected to engage in relevant family events. This position promises a rewarding experience in an educational setting dedicated to closing the opportunity gap.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified candidates needed to support students with educational, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a rigorous, fast-paced learning environment.
• Support a student individually with specific needs.

Job description

Job Summary

Every Special Education Paraeducator has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission‑driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. Special Education Paraeducators are charged with providing a rigorous, fast‑paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. We are looking for a highly qualified Special Education Paraeducator to join our school team. The primary responsibility of the individual in this role will be supporting a student individually with specific educational, social and emotional needs. Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college‑preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K‑12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Core Values and Beliefs

• Children are at the center of everything we do.
• Our mission requires bold thought and action.
• We choose optimism.
• We push ourselves to improve.
• We are stronger together.
• We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks

Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Employment Logistics

• School day: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday.
• Staff hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Monday–Friday.
• Professional development sessions: each Friday from 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• All staff are expected to attend and participate in relevant evening family events at the school.

Application Timeline

This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or national origin. We value diversity and strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.