Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

403b employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 seeks a paraprofessional to provide behavioral support during the school day at Kimberly Lane Elementary. The role includes one-on-one support, small group assistance, and supervision in the cafeteria and playground.

You will work under the associate principal’s direction, collaborate with classroom staff, and help students learn expected behaviors while maintaining privacy. High School diploma required; lifting up to 50 pounds; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Highly Qualified Status preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of students and staff.
• May need to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Data privacy and confidentiality for all students.
• Experience with young children in a school setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Calm demeanor in high pressure situations.
• Experience teaching behavior expectations and supporting students with challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral support during the school day in classrooms.
• Supervise lunch/recess and cafeteria/playground.
• Work one-on-one with students to reinforce behaviors.
• Receive work direction from the associate principal.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Calm demeanor

Follow directions

Data privacy

Student support

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Two-year post-secondary training preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Kimberly Lane Elementary School

Position Description: The person in this position will be responsible for providing behavioralsupport during the school day, both in classrooms as well aslunch/recess supervision. Duties includeworking one-on-one with individual students to teach and reinforce expected behaviors, supporting small groups of students who demonstrate a need for social/emotional/behavior support,actively supervising students in the cafeteria and on the playground, etc.The person would receive work direction from the associate principal.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required. Highly Qualified Status Required. Preference for two-year post-secondary training.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of students and staff
• May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students
• Computer skills preferred
• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment
• Ability to take direction
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Calm demeanor in high pressure situations
• Experience teaching behavior expectations and supporting students with challenging behavior, preferred

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

Selection Procedure:

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 10/8/26@4:00PM.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:02:18 AM CST.

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