Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

403b employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools seeks an Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional to assist Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral needs for students in special education. Experience with emotionally challenged students and trauma-informed approaches is valued.

This on-site role at Wayzata High School requires flexibility across settings, ability to assist with eating and toileting, and lifting up to 50 pounds while protecting student privacy and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Highly Qualified Status required; preference for 2 year post-secondary training.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of students and staff.
• May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to assist in the eating and toileting needs of students.
• Must maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral needs for students in special education.
• Support may be provided in general education classroom, special education classroom or community.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with emotional/behavioral challenges and use trauma-informed practices to foster a structured environment.

Skills

Experience with emotionally/behavioral

Positive behavior support

Trauma-informed practices

Data privacy

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Highly Qualified Status

2 year post-secondary training

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hours: 6.75 @ Wayzata High School

Class III

Starting rate of pay: $24.83 per hour

For more information please review the Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract

Position Description

Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, self-care and social/behavioral needs for students in special education. This support may be provided in the general education classroom, special education classroom or community.

Special attention will be given to candidates with experience working with students who present emotional and behavioral challenges. Ideal applicants will have experience with positive behavior support strategies, utilizing trauma-informed practices to reinforce a structured, supportive environment that promotes student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Highly Qualified Status Required. Preference for 2 year post-secondary training.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of students and staff.
• May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to assist in the eating and toileting needs of students.
• Must maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students.
• Computer skills preferred.

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 9/17/26@ 4:00 P.M.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.