Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

403b employer match program

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 is seeking an Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional to assist Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations and student care. Role may be in general education, special education, or community settings.

Ideal candidates have experience with behavioral support strategies and trauma-informed practices to foster a structured and supportive environment promoting student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Highly Qualified Status Required.
• Preference for 2 year post-secondary training.
• May need to lift, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to assist in 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, special education, or community settings.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with positive behavior support strategies and trauma-informed practices to promote a structured, supportive environment.

Skills

Flexible work settings

Data privacy

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Highly Qualified Status

2-year post-secondary training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  Kimberly Lane Elementary School

Hours: 6.5 @ Kimberly Lane Elementary
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 11/9/26@ 4:00 P.M.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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