ECSE Paraprofessional — 1:1 Support & Behavior Guidance

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetrista (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional/Early Childhood Special Ed Para at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. The role supports individualized instruction 1:1 or small groups, assists with self-care tasks, and helps implement behavior plans under supervision.

Workdays include Mon/Wed and Tue/Thu with total 25.5 hours weekly, starting as soon as possible. This position is not benefit eligible and offers a daytime schedule aligned to school hours.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified status per MDE on day 1 of employment.
• Certification: Personal Care Assistant Training test completed as part of pre-employment.
• Experience supporting early childhood students in a classroom setting preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior modification strategies including restitution and resiliency.
• Demonstrated training/knowledge/application of CPI strategies, preferred.
• Ability to be firm yet 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, maintain a log, and record data.

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 for repositioning and restraints as necessary; perform basic medical procedures under LSN direction.
• Operate special education equipment (wheelchairs, augmentative devices) and supervise safe use.
• Apply student management techniques to prevent or stop self-destructive behaviors.
• Participate in IEP and school conferences as requested.
• Write concise observational data, maintain a log, and monitor attendance daily.
• Perform other duties of similar nature; participate in training on third party reimbursement as needed.

Skills

Highly qualified status

PCA Training certification

Early childhood experience

Behavior modification

CPI training

Data privacy awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional/Early Childhood Special Ed Para at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. The role supports individualized instruction 1:1 or small groups, assists with self-care tasks, and helps implement behavior plans under supervision.

Workdays include Mon/Wed and Tue/Thu with total 25.5 hours weekly, starting as soon as possible. This position is not benefit eligible and offers a daytime schedule aligned to school hours.