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Educational Support Professional - SEC

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55423, USA
Listing for: District 287
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Elementary School, Early Childhood Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23.76 - 31.37 USD Hourly USD 23.76 31.37 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Intermediate District 287 is looking for dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Professionals/Paraprofessionals to support students in a dynamic and rewarding classroom environment!

Position Details:

Location:

South Education Center in Richfield, MN

Start Date:

New Staff Orientation begins August 25, 2026

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, no weekends and no holidays!

This position follows the Local 2209 union contract

Salary is based on Local 2209 Salary Schedule B: $23.76 - $31.37 per hour (depending on education and experience)

Why Join District 287?

Competitive Benefits:

* Low cost single and family medical insurance

* No-premium single medical insurance

* Infertility benefits
* $40 copay for outpatient mental health services

* Low cost dental insurance through Delta Dental

* District funded HRA account

* Life insurance and long-term disability

* Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)

* Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

* Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions

* Retirement benefits through PERA

* Optional 403b with district match after 1 year

* Paid time off

* Mental Health benefits

Career Growth

* Grow your own programs and other educational pathways to advance your career

* Tuition reimbursement options

* Support to continue your education

* Opportunities to grow within the district

* Assistance paying for school coursework

* More details can be found on our webpage:
Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287

Essential Functions:

* Educates students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the supervising teacher;

* Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials;

* Assists with group educational activities that include students on IEPs;

* Carries out tutoring activities designed by the teacher that include students on IEPs;

* Monitors supplementary work and independent study that include students on IEPs;

* Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and/or IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;

* Works with teachers to develop classroom schedule;

* Manages students (including those on IEPs);

* Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;

* Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management to include restraint of students;

* Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations;

* Prepares the classroom environment for learning activities;

* Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);

* Participates in professional activities and meetings;

* Works with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology as related to IEP accommodations and modifications;

* Maintains classroom (housekeeping chores);

* Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;

* May transport students in District vehicles, when requested;

* Completes paperwork for third party billing, as required.

* Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.

* View the full Job Classification

Education & Experience Requirements :

* High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate.

* General

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals in an environment that provides broad familiarity with an understanding of the physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of children with exceptional needs.

Substitution Allowed for the General

Experience:

* College training may be substituted for the General Experience OR

* The successful completion of the Para Educator Exam or ETS Para Pro Assessment prior to the date of hire.

Interview Process:

* Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..district
287.org/careers

Email: hr
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