Middle School Special Education Para
Wayzata Public Schools · Plymouth, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$24.34/hrFull-time
About the role
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.
Work locations: East Middle, West Middle, Central Middle.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) employer match
Pay
Starting at $24.34 per hour.
Schedule
6.75 hours per day, Monday through Friday.