Temporary ESP - (2026-2027) Loring ELementary

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a Temporary ESP at Loring Elementary (2026-2027). The role supports teachers, reinforces learning, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

You will monitor students, assist with behavior management, and help document student progress and assessments. Candidates should have an education-related degree or credits, meet ParaPro requirements, and have two years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area.
• 90 quarter credits or 60 semester credits from an accredited institution.
• Passing score of ParaPro Assessment (460+) with high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and staff to maintain a safe, diverse learning environment.
• Reinforce classroom learning and support student development.
• Monitor and supervise student activities and enforce district policies.
• Record data for academic and behavioral assessments and maintain progress files.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Education degree or higher

Job description

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Job Title:Temporary ESP - (2026-2027) Loring ELementary and Requisition ID number:105151

Close Date:11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:Loring Elementary (10000068)

Site:Loring (0140)

FTE:78.75 FTE, @25 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:Misc(40)

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

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SUMMARY

Staff Adjustments - Temporary ESP

11/02/2026-01/13/2027

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

One of the following:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution
• 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 (2) years of professional experience working with children.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid, CPR, AED and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required.

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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.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Loring Elementary (10000068) | Loring (0140) | Paraprofessional