Class D1 Special Education Para for Excelsior Elementary, 4 hours and 35 minutes per day, 184 days per year

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools at Excelsior Elementary in Excelsior, MN seeks a Paraprofessional to support special education students. The position is 4 hours 35 minutes per day, 184 days per year, with a minimum hourly rate of $24.31. Not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities include one-to-one/small group instruction, behavior support, data recording, and collaboration with teachers and families. Training on CPI and confidentiality compliance is provided.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status as defined by MDE from day 1.
• Evidence of Personal Care Assistant Training certification through MN DHS.
• Experience supporting student instruction in the classroom preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
• Training/knowledge of CPI strategies preferred.
• Ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
• Ability to accept direction from supervising teachers and work as a team.
• Ability to write concise observational data and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting; lifting may be necessary for repositioning and restraints; perform basic medical procedures under direction.
• Operate special education equipment (wheelchairs, assistive tech) and supervise their safe use.
• Apply student management techniques to prevent or stop self-destructive behaviors.
• Participate in IEP and school conferences and meetings with staff/parents as requested.
• Write observational data, maintain logs, record computerized data, and monitor attendance daily.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level.
• Will participate in training on third-party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Education

Personal Care Assistant Training certification

Tools

Wheelchairs

Augmentative communication devices

Job description

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Special Education Para
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: Excelsior Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/15/2026 at noon

Assignment

4 hours and 35 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.