Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist licensed staff with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs for students with special needs. The role may operate in general education, special education, or community 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.
• 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 the general education classroom, special education classroom or community.
• Ideal candidates have experience with emotional and behavioral challenges and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Highly Qualified Status

2 year post-secondary training

Job description

Hours and Rate

Hours: 6.5 @ GW SDC (Specially Designed Classroom)

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 9/30/26@ 4:00 P.M.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.