Early Childhood Special Education Para
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Wayzata Public Schools
MN
Summary
The paraprofessional will implement tasks based on student IEPs and assist with academic, social, and functional classroom activities. They are also responsible for monitoring student behavior, assisting with self-care needs, and maintaining accurate data documentation.
Job Description
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in students' lives? Wayzata Public Schools is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with academic, self-care, and social/behavioral needs, starting the 2026-27 school year.
What You'll Do:
- Implement assigned tasks in conjunction with students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under direction of the special education teacher
- Supervise vulnerable students and assist with academic, social, motor, and functional classroom activities
- Observe, document, and communicate student academic and social behavior data to teachers and supervisors
- Assist with mobility, self-help skills (feeding, dressing), toileting, and adaptive equipment
- Monitor halls, common areas, and transportation needs; accompany students to specialists
- Maintain strict student confidentiality and enforce school rules
Hours: Monday/Friday from 8:30a-11:30a and Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30a-3:45p
OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:45a-11:45a
Pay: Starting at $24.83/hour
Locations: Early Learning School
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; must meet Minnesota Department of Education paraprofessional competency requirements
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required
- Experience with students who present emotional/behavioral challenges preferred
- Ability to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across varied settings
- Computer skills preferred
Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs.
Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities.
Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!
Founded
1855
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Plymouth, Minnesota
Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs.
Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities.
Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!
Founded
1855
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Plymouth, Minnesota
