Class D1 Special Education Para for Deephaven Elementary, 6.5 hours, 184 days per year

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

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional/Special Education Para at Deephaven Elementary. The role supports individualized instruction, assists with self-care tasks, operates assistive devices, and participates in IEP meetings as needed. Training in Personal Care Assistant certification is preferred, with a emphasis on data recording and behavior support.

ASAP start, 184 days/year. Will work 6.5 hours daily with a minimum hourly rate of $24.31, and may involve lifting and basic medical

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status per MDE starting day 1.
• Complete Personal Care Assistant Training certification.
• Experience supporting instruction in the classroom preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
• Ability to write concise observational data and maintain records.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor individualized instruction for SPED students.
• Assist with self-care tasks; lifting may be necessary; basic medical procedures under supervision.
• Operate assistive devices and supervise their use.
• Apply behavior management and prevent self-harm.
• Participate in IEP and school meetings as requested.
• Record observational data and maintain logs and charts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in training on third-party reimbursement.

Skills

CPI training

Behavior support

IEP collaboration

Data recording

Team collaboration

Education

Personal Care Assistant Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Special Education Para
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Deephaven Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/12/2026 at noon

Assignment: 6.5 hours per day, 184 days per year
Minimum hourly rate: $24.31

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.