Special Education Clerical Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance, long‑

term disability, employee assistance

403b (tax-sheltered annuity) employer

match program

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Clerical Paraprofessional to provide administrative and scheduling support to the special education department, school, and public community. The role requires managing tasks with confidentiality, coordinating schedules, and assisting the special education director, staff, and students in a fast-paced office during student days.

This hands-on position demands energy, creativity, and strong communication to keep the office running smoothly

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Proven ability to interact positively with the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with general office productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and scheduling support to the special education department.
• Communicate information to staff, students, and the public.
• Support the special education director, staff, and principal.
• Maintain confidential records and office operations.
• Maneuver during interruptions to keep tasks on track.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Public interaction

Confidentiality

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: High School

Hours: 8 hours/day, student days only

Starting rate: $21.44 (class IV)

Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract

Position Description

The Special Education Clerical Paraprofessional will provide administrative & scheduling support to the special education department, school, and public community by communicating information, addressing problems, providing support to the special education director, special education staff, principal, and students, and maintaining the special education office efficiently and professionally so that school business can be conducted and managed effectively while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This is an extremely hands-on position that will require someone with the skills, energy, and creativity to ensure that the office runs smoothly despite regular interruptions. The successful candidate will be required to tactfully take charge of tasks and schedules to ensure successful completion.

For a more detailed job description, please review the attached PDF.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma or GED and 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must have proven experience interacting positively with the public.
• Must have the ability to handle more than one project/task at a time while maintaining a positive professional demeanor despite numerous interruptions.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise professional manner.
• Must be computer proficient with general office productivity tools.
• Must be comfortable working with students, adults, and staff in a collaborative and engaged environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax-sheltered annuity) employer match program

Selection Procedure

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 9/16/26@4:00PM.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.