Class D1 Special Education Para for Clear Springs Elementary, 5 hours and 25 minutes per day, 184 days per year

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional/Special Education Para to support individualized instruction for students with special needs. The role includes 5 hours 25 minutes per day across 184 days per year, with a minimum hourly rate of $24.31.

Duties cover 1:1 and small group support, self-care tasks, and use of assistive technology in both regular and special education settings. Responsibilities include documenting data, attending IEP meetings, and assisting with behavior supports.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status per MDE on day 1 of employment.
• Completion of Personal Care Assistant Training certification (online).
• Experience supporting student instruction in classrooms preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies and CPI desired.
• Ability to follow district confidentiality and data privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor individualized instruction for special education students in 1:1 or small groups.
• Assist with self-care tasks; assist with feeding, dressing, toileting, and repositioning as needed.
• Operate and supervise specialized equipment (wheelchairs, augmentative devices).
• Apply student management techniques to prevent or stop challenging behaviors.
• Participate in IEP conferences and school meetings as requested.
• Record observational data, maintain logs, and monitor daily attendance.
• Participate in third party reimbursement training and tasks as required.

Skills

Highly qualified status

Personal Care Assistant Training

Instructional support experience

Behavior modification knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Personal Care Assistant Training certification

Job description

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/Special Education Para
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Clear Springs Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/04/2026 at noon

Assignment:
5 hours and 25 minutes per day, 184 days per year
Minimum hourly rate: $24.31
Not eligible for benefits.

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 student instruction in the classroom 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.