Make a Difference as a Special Education Para

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

dental

life insurance

long-term disability

employee assistance program

403(b) employer match

Job summary

Wayzeta Public Schools is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with academic, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. The roles begin for the 2026-27 school year and work under the direction of licensed teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-based tasks, supervising students, observing and recording data, assisting with mobility and self-help skills, and enforcing confidentiality and classroom rules. These positions are on-site at multiple middle schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; meet MN paraprofessional competency requirements.
• Non-violent CPI training may be required.
• Experience with students with emotional/behavioral challenges preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible and able to work across varied settings.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with students' IEP-directed tasks under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Supervise students and support academic, social, motor, and functional classroom activities.
• Observe, document, and share student data with teachers and supervisors.
• Assist with mobility, self-help skills, feeding, dressing, toileting, and adaptive equipment.
• Monitor hallways and transportation needs; accompany students to specialists.
• Uphold confidentiality and school rules.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Flexibility

Mobility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Wayzeta Public Schools is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with academic, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. The roles begin for the 2026-27 school year and work under the direction of licensed teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-based tasks, supervising students, observing and recording data, assisting with mobility and self-help skills, and enforcing confidentiality and classroom rules. These positions are on-site at multiple middle schools.