Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403b employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is hiring a Behavior Paraprofessional to join the North Woods student support team. You will work with principals and the counselor to implement solution-based interventions for students struggling with regulation during the school day.

The role runs 7:30 am–2:30 pm with a 0.5 hour unpaid lunch. Previous experience with children in a school setting is preferred; internal applicants have priority for internal units.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment.
• Ability to connect with students facing challenges and maintain a solution mindset.
• Able to multitask and supervise students in a high-energy setting.
• Reflective, patient, with flexible thinking under stress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principals and the school counselor to implement solution-based interventions for students needing support.
• Support student regulation during the school day within a 7:30 am–2:30 pm duty window (includes 0.5 hour lunch).

Skills

Experience with young children

Connection with students

Multitasking and supervision

Reflective and patient

Job description

Hours: 6.5 hours

Class: III

Starting pay: $24.83 per hour

For more information please review the Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract

Position Description

The Behavior Paraprofessional at North Woods is an important member of the student support team. They work collaboratively with the principals and school counselor to provide solution based interventions for students who are experiencing difficulty regulating throughout the school day. The duty day for this individual runs from 7:30 am-2:30 pm. (includes .5 hour unpaid lunch).

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment
• Ability to make strong connections with students experiencing challenges. Solution mindset.
• Ability to multitask and supervise students in an environment that is highly energized
• Reflective, patience and a proven ability to think flexibly in stressful situations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program.

Application Procedure

• Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org
• Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application

Selection Procedure

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 11/2/2026 @ 4:00PM.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.