Explorers Behavior Assistant

Job in Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55345, USA

Listing for: Minnetonka Public School Service Center

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, After School, Elementary School

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26000 - 34000 USD Yearly USD 26000.00 34000.00 YEAR

Position: Explorers Behavior Assistant 2026-27 School Year

Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

Explorers Behavior Assistant 2026-27 School Year

Position Type: Community Education / Explorers Behavior Assistant

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 AM – 8:30 AM) may be available.

Job Responsibilities

Provide support in 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

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