High School Special Education Para

Wayzata Public Schools • Plymouth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves implementing assigned tasks in conjunction with students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction of the special education teacher. The paraprofessional will supervise vulnerable students and assist with academic, social, motor, and functional classroom activities. Responsibilities include observing, documenting, and communicating student academic and social behavior data to teachers and supervisors, as well as assisting with mobility, self-help skills (feeding, dressing), toileting, and adaptive equipment. The role also entails monitoring halls, common areas, and transportation needs, and accompanying students to specialists. Maintaining strict student confidentiality and enforcing school rules are essential.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must meet Minnesota Department of Education paraprofessional competency requirements
• Ability to lift, pull, and move a minimum of 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required
• Experience with students who present emotional/behavioral challenges preferred
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across varied settings
• Computer skills preferred

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b) employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED