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Minneapolis Public Schools

Associate Educator - (2026-2027) Check and Connect

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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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Job Description

Post Date:
Aug 21, 2026
Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.
Job Title:
Associate Educator - (2026-2027) Check and Connect and Requisition ID number: 104907
Close Date:
11:59 PM on
Organizational Unit:
Check and Connect (10001029)
Site:
Edison (0352)
FTE:
30.00 Per Hrs week .75.00 FTE; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union:
ESP(28)
Functional Area:
Paraprofessional Salary Range:
$27.17 - $30.75
Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off |
HSA & FSA
| Retirement plan Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position. •
Classroom Support:
Assist licensed staff in classrooms to maintain a positive learning environment and reinforce classroom learning.
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. •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 | Check and Connect (10001029) | Edison (0352) |
Paraprofessional Nearest Major Market:
Minneapolis