Instructional Assistant – Part time

Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student’s educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. More than 8,500 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district’s early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.

Edina Public Schools appreciates and serves students, families and staff with diverse backgrounds.  Experience with and appreciation of students and staff from racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse backgrounds is desired along with an understanding of student’s unique needs. Individuals who are fluent in multiple languages are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of students?  Apply to be an Instructional Assistant paraprofessional. The candidate hired for this position will be working with small group of students and support teachers in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Position:
Instructional Assistant (Part time)

Location:
Cornelia Elementary School

Rate of Pay:
Starting hourly wage of $18.00/hour, pursuant to the Minnesota School Employee’s Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement

Daily Schedule:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Qualifications Desired:
 Required:

• Two years of post-secondary education.
•  Ability to learn and apply behavioral management techniques with consistency and good judgment.
• Interest in working in a student population.
• Knowledge of district and school policies and procedures.
•  Basic computer skills and ability to use a computer for word processing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and employees
•  Ability to collaborate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to perceive students’ needs and develop positive relationships
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety precautions and use protective gear.
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations.

Preferred:

• Experience working with elementary students
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Closing Date:
 Open until filled

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates must apply online at edinaschools.org. Application materials must include an ISD 273 application, letter of introduction, resume, and educational transcripts.

All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.
Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.