Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Preschool Paraprofessional

Eden Prairie Schools, home of the Eagles, is an incredible place for students to learn and grow. This district has enjoyed a long-standing reputation of excellence that is built on high expectations for our students and staff. We believe it is our purpose to create an environment of care and support where each student is inspired every day. We do this best by knowing each of our learners as individuals, recognizing their skills and motivations, and pushing them to excel.

More than 8,400 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional educational experience throughout the district's five Elementary Schools (PreK-5), Spanish Immersion School (PreK-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Transition Program, and K-12 Online School. Our dedicated staff are caring, knowledgeable and a vital facet of our Eagle Nation.

Eden Prairie Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Preschool Paraprofessional. The Special Education Paraprofessional will assist with the special needs student with mobility, self-care, communication, and social interaction needs to maximize participation in classroom activities.

Position:
Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Location:

Community Education

Classification: MSEA Level I

Rate of Pay: $19.61/hour

Hours per Day: 2.5

Start & Ending Time:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Working Days per Year: 178

Paid Holidays: 6

Qualifications Desired:

• Two years of post-secondary education in:
  Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• One year successful experience working with preschool children in a childcare or education setting.
• Ability to work with 2-5 year old children.
• Personal dependability and initiative.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and oversee appropriate activities for children.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Testing

Required:

• All job offers from Eden Prairie Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 272 School Board approval.
• Offers for these positions will also be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment physical abilities test.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.