Class C Classroom Paraprofessionals for 2nd Grade at Deephaven Elementary, 2 positions each at 4 hours per day for the 2026-2027 school year only

Minnetonka Public Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional to support a 2nd grade classroom at Deephaven Elementary. The role involves providing academic and social/emotional support to small groups and individual students under the lead teacher's supervision.

4 hours per day for the 2026-2027 school year, with a minimum hourly rate of $22.61. Location is Deephaven Elementary; ASAP start; closing date 09/14/2026 at noon.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary students.
• Evidence of strong math and reading skills.
• Evidence of strong skills in supporting students struggling with anxiety and school avoidance
• Strong crisis and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Clear communication in speaking and writing.
• Evidence of friendly, outgoing personality.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Evidence of willingness to participate in staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on a project.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, punctuality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic and social/emotional support in a 2nd grade classroom by working with small groups and individual students under the supervision of the lead teacher.

Skills

Elementary experience

Math skills

Reading skills

Anxiety support

Crisis management

Initiative

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Staff development

Follow-through

Organization

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Classroom Para

Date Posted: 9/10/2026

Location: Deephaven Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: 09/14/2026 at noon

Assignment

4 hours per day for the 2026-2027 school year (2 positions)

Wages and Benefits

Minimum hourly rate: $22.61

Not eligible for medical or dental benefits

Wages can be found in Appendix A, Class C.

Job Responsibilities

Provides academic and social/emotional support in a 2nd grade classroom by working with small groups and individual students under the supervision of the lead teacher.

Job Qualifications

1. Experience working with elementary students.
2. Evidence of strong math and reading skills.
3. Evidence of strong skills in supporting students struggling with anxiety and school avoidance
4. Strong crisis and conflict management skills
5. Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
6. Clear communication in speaking and writing.
7. Evidence of friendly, outgoing personality.
8. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Evidence of willingness to participate in staff development.
10. Demonstrated ability to follow through on a project.
11. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, punctuality, and efficiency.