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Position Type :

Special Education / Paraeducator

Date Posted : 8 / 22 / 2025

Location :

Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop

(High-Needs School) Job Summary

Every Special Education Paraeducator has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students' learning. Special Education Paraeducators are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. We are looking for a highly qualified Special Education Paraeducator to join our school team. The primary responsibility of the individual in this role will be supporting a student individually with specific educational, social and emotional needs.

Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Our equity vision : to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values :

1) Children are at the center of everything we do.

2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.

3) We choose optimism.

4) We push ourselves to improve.

5) We are stronger together.

6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks : Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Application Timeline : This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Hiawatha Employment Logistics

• Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop students' school day is from 7 : 45am-2 : 45pm, Monday-Thursday and 7 : 45am-1 : 00pm on Friday.
• Staff must be present from 7 : 30am-3 : 30pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day.
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 1 : 00pm-3 : 00pm.
• All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.

Application Timeline : This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or national origin. We value diversity and strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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