Position Type:
Para-Professional/EA/Education Assistant

Date Posted:
9/13/2019

Location:
West Education Center (Minnetonka)

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Intermediate District 287 is a west metro school district for unique learners. We serve 11 school districts in the West Metro: Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Orono, Osseo, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, and Westonka. Our healing community works together to achieve racial equity. Our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Intermediate District 287 is looking for qualified Education Assistants/ Paras/ Paraprofessionals like you for our position at West Education Center in Minnetonka, MN.

Work Details:

• Work with students to ensure they receive an excellent education
• Support teachers in the classroom
• Support students with daily education needs
• Only work school hours (no weekends or long shifts) - 35 hours/week
  • Ability to work up to 37.5 hours/week
• Competitive hourly rate ($16.62 - 24.85 depending on education and experience)
• Generous Benefits

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
• High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate
• Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an environment that provides broad familiarity with and understanding of the physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs
• Substitution Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

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Email: hr@district287.org
District Web Site: http://www.district287.org/
Twitter: #287edchat

For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

• EducationAssistantRev7.2011 (2).pdf
• EducationAssistantRev7.2011 (2).pdf