Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Wayzata (MN); 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 is seeking an Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional to assist Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations and students’ self-care needs. The role may be in general or special education classrooms or community settings, with emphasis on students facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be flexible across settings, and be able to assist in eating and toileting.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma; Highly Qualified Status required; 2 year post-secondary training preferred.
• 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 in general education, special education, or community settings.
• Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges is a plus.

Skills

Flexible in settings

Data privacy

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

2 year post-secondary training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

Hours: 6.75 @ EMS
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 9/15/26@ 4:00 P.M.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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