Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284; North Woods (NC); 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

403b employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 seeks an Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional to assist Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations and self-care support for students in various settings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with emotional/behavioral challenges and trauma-informed practices to foster a structured, supportive environment that promotes student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Highly Qualified Status Required; 2 year post-secondary training preferred.
• Must be flexible to work in various settings with students and staff.
• May lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Assist in eating and toileting needs of students.
• Maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations and student support.
• Support students in general education, special education, or community settings.
• Focus on students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Skills

Special education support

Trauma-informed practices

Positive behavior support

Data privacy

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

2 year post-secondary training

Highly Qualified Status

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hours: 6.5 @ North Woods
Class III
Starting rate of pay: $24.83per hour
For more informationplease 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 thegeneral 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 andtoileting needs of students.
• Must maintain data privacy and confidentialityfor 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 9/28/26@ 4:0