Class D1 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional at MCEC, Tuesday-Thursday, 9 hours per week

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetrista (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional/Early Childhood Special Ed Para to support students at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. The position runs Tue, Wed, Thu from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., totaling 9 hours weekly, with a minimum hourly wage of $24.31 and no benefits.

The role involves assisting with instruction, self-care tasks, and behavior support under supervision. Applicants should meet MDE qualifications and complete required PCA training during pre-employment.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status as defined by MDE from day one.
• Certification in Personal Care Assistant Training required during pre-employment.
• Experience supporting early childhood students preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies preferred.
• Training in CPI strategies preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to record observational data and maintain logs and charts.
• Commitment to data privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor individualized instruction for students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with self-care tasks; position, feed, dress, toileting; perform basic medical tasks if directed.
• Operate and supervise wheels, AAC devices, and assistive tech.
• Apply classroom management techniques to prevent self-destructive behaviors.
• Attend IEP and other meetings as requested.
• Record data, maintain logs, and monitor attendance daily.
• Perform other duties as needed or similar level tasks.
• Participate in training for third-party reimbursement when required.

Skills

Paraeducator experience

Early childhood support

Behavior support

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Personal Care Assistant Certification

Highly Qualified (MDE) on day 1

Tools

Wheelchairs

Augmentative communication devices

Assistive technology

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Early Childhood Special Ed Para

Date Posted: 8/25/2026

Location: Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)

Date Available: 2026-2027

Closing Date: 08/27/2026 at noon

Assignment:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

8:45-11:45 a.m. (3 hours)

Total weekly hours: 9

Wages:

Minimum hourly rate: $24.31

This position is not benefit eligible.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Support, modify, adjust and monitor individualized instruction in academic areas, functional skills, and/or behavior programs for special education students on a 1:1 or small group basis within both regular and special education classroom settings.
2. Assist students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting will be necessary for repositioning and physical restraints as necessary. Under the direction of an LSN, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings and catheterization.
3. Operate special education equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and supervise their safe and proper use.
4. Apply student management techniques and anticipate, prevent or stop self-destructive student behaviors.
5. Participate in IEP conferences, school conferences, meetings with staff and/or parents, etc. as requested.
6. Write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, maintain behavior charts, and monitor students' attendance on a daily basis.
7. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
8. Will participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Job Qualifications:

1. Must meet highly qualified status, as defined by the MDE, beginning on day 1 of employment. Failure to meet highly qualified status may impact start date.
2. Evidence of successful completion of the Personal Care Assistant Training certification test through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The certification test is available online and must be completed as part of the pre-employment process.
3. Demonstrated experience supporting early childhood students in a classroom setting preferred.
4. Evidence of knowledge and/or experience in using behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
5. Demonstrated training, knowledge and application of CPI strategies, preferred.
6. Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
7. Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
8. Evidence of ability to write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, and maintain behavior charts.
9. Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with the teacher; act independently within scope of program to assist students in maintaining appropriate behaviors and achieving skills.
10. Evidence of understanding of and the ability to abide by data privacy laws.
11. Proven record of excellent organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
12. Evidence of ability to modify and adjust the curriculum with input from supervising teacher(s).
13. Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.
14. Demonstrated computer skills are desirable.
15. Evidence of willingness to participate in district and other training programs for paraprofessionals prior to and during employment.
16. Evidence of strong communication skills and positive interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.