Class D1 Special Education Para for Minnetonka High School, 6.5 hours, 184 days per year (2-3 p[...]

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefit eligible position

Zusammenfassung

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional/Special Education Para at Minnetonka High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves 6.5 hours per day across 184 days, with a minimum hourly rate of $24.31 for the 2026-2027 rate.

Responsibilities include supporting individualized instruction, assisting with self-care tasks, operating assistive devices, and participating in IEP conferences. Training on third-party reimbursement may be provided.

Qualifikationen

• Must meet highly qualified status per MDE.
• Experience supporting student instruction is preferred.
• Strong ability to maintain student data accurately.

Aufgaben

• Support and monitor individualized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Assist with self-care tasks and supervise safe handling of equipment.
• Maintain behavior charts and document daily progress.
• Participate in IEP and school meetings as requested.

Kenntnisse

Classroom support

Student instruction support

Data recording & reporting

Ausbildung

Personal Care Assistant Training

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Special Education Para
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: Minnetonka High School (MHS)
• Date Available: 2026-2027
• Closing Date: 08/13/2026 at noon

Assignment

6.5 hours per day, 184 days per year (2-3 positions)

Minimum hourly rate: $24.31 (new rate for 2026-2027)

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• 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.