Six Week Building Float-Paraprofessional Substitute

Minnetonka Public School Service Center; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Six Week Building Float-Paraprofessional Substitute for Minnewashta Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role requires fluency in Spanish and English and involves supporting students across multiple classroom settings, with responsibility for supervision, small-group instruction, and collaboration with the lead teacher. This temporary assignment emphasizes adaptability and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Experience with gifted/talented children.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supports the lead teacher in supervising the classroom and students maintaining a positive learning environment
• Provides instructional support by working with small groups and individual students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Provide assistance to specific student(s) with special needs
• Navigator: Assist in the maintenance of individual student learning plans and scheduling of service learning projects as well as reinforcement of curricular concepts and themes taught within the classroom
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of the diverse learners
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt to changing classroom assignments and student support needs throughout the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

ASL communication

Gifted education experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

Six Week Building Float-Paraprofessional Substitute JobID: 9489

• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Minnewashta Elementary
  
• Date Available:
  09/01/2026
  

Description:
Minnetonka Public Schools is accepting applications for Six Week Building Float Paraprofessional substitute at Minnewashta Elementary for 2026-2027 School year.

This is a bilingual Paraprofessional Substitute position requiring fluency in both Spanish and English.

The Building Float Paraprofessional Substitute provides guidance and support to students in a variety of classroom settings throughout the building. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting student success across multiple learning environments.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the lead teacher in supervising the classroom and students maintaining a positive learning environment
• Provides instructional support by working with small groups and individual students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Provide assistance to specific student(s) with special needs
• Navigator: Assist in the maintenance of individual student learning plans and scheduling of service learning projects as well as reinforcement of curricular concepts and themes taught within the classroom
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of the diverse learners
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt to changing classroom assignments and student support needs throughout the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator

Requirements:

• Experience working with gifted/talented children
• Spanish speaking applicants preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and through American Sign Language (for ASL)
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public

Six Week Float - Paraprofessional Substitute Payrate:

$22.61/hr
Not medical or dental benefit eligible.

Hiring Administrator:

Senior Human Resources Specialist and the Assiatant Principal, Minnewashta Elementary