Early Childhood Special Education Para

Wayzata Public Schools; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 71,148,000 - 76,136,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools in the United States is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with academic, self-care, and social/behavioral needs for the 2026-27 school year.

Under the supervision of a special education teacher, you will implement tasks aligned with IEPs, supervise students, help with mobility and self-help skills, monitor behavior, and communicate data to teachers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; must meet Minnesota Department of Education paraprofessional competency requirements
• Non-violent CPI training may be required
• Experience with students who present emotional/behavioral challenges preferred
• Ability to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across varied settings
• Computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned tasks in conjunction with students’ IEPs, under direction of the special education teacher
• Supervise vulnerable students and assist with academic, social, motor, and functional classroom activities
• Observe, document, and communicate student academic and social behavior data to teachers and supervisors
• Assist with mobility, self-help skills (feeding, dressing), toileting, and adaptive equipment
• Monitor halls, common areas, and transportation needs; accompany students to specialists
• Maintain strict student confidentiality and enforce school rules

Skills

CPI training

Behavior observation

Student support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paraprofessional competency requirements (Minnesota DOE)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives? Wayzata Public Schools is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with academic, self-care, and social/behavioral needs, starting the 2026-27 school year.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement assigned tasks in conjunction with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under direction of the special education teacher
• Supervise vulnerable students and assist with academic, social, motor, and functional classroom activities
• Observe, document, and communicate student academic and social behavior data to teachers and supervisors
• Assist with mobility, self-help skills (feeding, dressing), toileting, and adaptive equipment
• Monitor halls, common areas, and transportation needs; accompany students to specialists
• Maintain strict student confidentiality and enforce school rules

Hours:

Monday/Friday from 8:30a-11:30a and Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30a-3:45p
OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:45a-11:45a

Pay:

Starting at $24.83/hour

Locations:

Early Learning School

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; must meet Minnesota Department of Education paraprofessional competency requirements
• Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required
• Experience with students who present emotional/behavioral challenges preferred
• Ability to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across varied settings
• Computer skills preferred