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Minnetonka Public School District

Junior Explorers Behavior Assistant

Pay: $47,008/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Excelsior, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$38,382 / year median in Minnesota

+9% projected growth

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True Openings as of 7/8/2026

Junior Explorers Behavior Assistant JobID:

9434

Position Type:

Community Education/ Explorers Behavior Assistant Date Posted:

7/7/2026

Location:

Minnetonka Community Education Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled Link for Work for

Explorers Video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB0eQyMcPw4 Link for

Explorers Childcare Program Site:

https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/mcec/explorers

Assignment:

Monday-Thursday:

11:00-5:30pm

Friday:

8:00-4:30pm Starts 2026-2027 school year

Wages and Benefits:

$22.60 per hour Click here to view rates for this position. Rates can be found in Appendix B. Medical and dental benefit eligible. Click here to view benefit details for Minnetonka Community Education employees.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide support in by working one-on-one with a student identified as having difficulty participating in daily activities. 2. Assist student with necessary supervision during transitions, large and small group activities, and unstructured play. 3. Model appropriate intervention strategies. 4. Work collaboratively with the lead teacher and other staff in the team to ensure the safety and success of all children.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with children with special needs or behavior challenges 2. Proven positive human relations skills with adults and students 3. Demonstrated ability to take direction and work as a team member 4. Demonstrated ability to take initiative 5. Evidence of friendly, out-going personality. 6. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality 7. Proven record of punctuality and responsibility. 8. Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/8/2026 1:08:45 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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