Minneapolis, MN, US
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Job Title: ESP Mentor - (2023-2024), Equity & School Climate and Requisition ID number: 101117
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Equity & School Climate (10001100)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 FTE - 41 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: ESP(28)
Functional Area: Paraprofessional
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
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SUMMARY
Under general supervision, supports and accelerates the professional learning and development of new and experienced ESP’s to increase instructional support skills and student learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Knowledge of:
- Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Public education issues, procedures, and practices that influence school engagement for youth.
- MPS policies and procedures for testing, attendance, truancy, special education, and data privacy.
- State and local rules and regulations covering legal rights of due process and fair procedures.
- Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
- Principles and practices of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
- Principles of record keeping and records management.
- Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in:
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a classroom and a general office environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Jobs in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, long periods of working with computers, and working with children.
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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Equity & School Climate (10001100) | Davis Center (0001) | Paraprofessional
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis