Explorers Behavior Assistant 2026-27

Assignment

Monday - Friday

Position begins August 24th 2026 through June 8th, 2027 (2026-27 School Year Calendar)

Openings at Groveland, Clear Springs, Scenic Heights, and Minnewashta Elementary Schools – shifts from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Openings at Excelsior and Deephaven Elementary Schools – shifts from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Morning shifts (6:30–8:30 AM) may be available.

$22.60 (additional $0.60 split shift differential for those working a morning and afternoon split shift)

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Medical and dental benefit eligible at 30 scheduled hours or more per week.  to view benefit details for Minnetonka Community Education employees.

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

• Experience working with children with special needs or behavior challenges
• Proven positive human relations skills with adults and students
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Evidence of friendly, outgoing personality.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven record of punctuality and responsibility.
• Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.

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.