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Job Title: Temporary Associate Educator - Classroom Support/Bilingual Spanish - Wellstone and Requisition ID number: 56289
Close Date: 11:59 PM on 04/22/2018
Organizational Unit: Wellstone Intl High School (10000110)
Site: Wellstone Intl High School (0363)
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 40hours/week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Misc(40)
Functional Area: Paraprofessional

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

This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.
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
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.

CLASS OPTION
Classroom Support : Assist licensed staff in classrooms to maintain a positive learning environment and reinforce classroom learning.
Bilingual Spanish

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
AA degree or completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits (required)in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences; or educational area related to position assignment; AND two years experience working with children

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

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.