Class D1 Special Education Para for Clear Springs Elementary, 6.5 hours for approximately 18 weeks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional/Special Education Para at Clear Springs Elementary to support individualized instruction for students with special needs. The assignment is 6.5 hours per day for 18 weeks, with a minimum hourly rate of $24.31 and benefit eligibility.

Responsibilities include assisting with self-care tasks, using CPI strategies, recording data, attending meetings, and supporting behavior plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status per MDE from day 1.
• Certification in Personal Care Assistant Training required.
• Experience supporting instruction in classroom preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies.
• Training in CPI strategies preferred.
• Ability to maintain logs and data accurately.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor individualized instruction for students.
• Assist with self-care tasks; provide repositioning and basic medical procedures.
• Operate and supervise special education equipment.
• Apply management techniques to prevent self-destructive behaviors.
• Participate in IEP and school meetings.
• Record observational data and track attendance daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in training on third party reimbursement.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Team player

Observational data recording

Data privacy awareness

Education

Personal Care Assistant Training certification

Tools

AAC devices

CPI training

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Special Education Para

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Location: Clear Springs Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: 10/27/2026 at noon

Assignment:

6.5 hours per day for 18 weeks

Minimum hourly rate: $24.31

Benefit eligible position.

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.