Elementary School Special Education Para

Wayzata Public Schools; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Employer Match

Job summary

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

Hours: 6.5 hrs/day, Monday–Friday, 8:15 am–3:15 pm or 7:30 am–2:30 pm. Pay starts at $24.83/hour. Locations: Wayzata Elementary Schools.

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.

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 (optional)

Experience with emotional/behavioralCh

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Flexible/adaptable

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Minnesota paraprofessional competency requirements

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: 6.5 hrs/day Monday through Friday, either 8:15 am - 3:15 pm or 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Pay: Starting at $24.83/hour
Locations: Wayzata Elementary Schools

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

Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and 403(b) employer match