Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC

Part-time

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)

Plymouth, MNPart-time$24.83/hrPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$24.83/hr

Location

Plymouth, MN

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN) is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC. Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, self‑care, and social/behavioral needs for students, providing support in various classroom settings and promoting a structured, supportive environment.

Key focus areas include Assist Special Education Licensed Staff with academic adaptations, Support self‑care needs of students, and Provide social and behavioral assistance in various classroom settings.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Highly Qualified Status, and Able To Lift, Pull And Move A Minimum Of 50 Pounds. Important skills include Adaptability, Data Privacy, Confidentiality, Computer Skills, and Data Privacy And Confidentiality. Preferred (not required): Positive Behavior Support Strategies and Trauma-Informed Practices.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

AdaptabilityData PrivacyConfidentialityPositive Behavior Support StrategiesTrauma-Informed PracticesComputer SkillsData Privacy and Confidentiality

Qualifications

High School DiplomaHighly Qualified Status2 Year Post-Secondary TrainingAbility to Lift Minimum 50 PoundsWillingness to Assist With Eating and Toileting

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

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Hours: 6.5 @ KL 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.

Application procedure :

Apply online at https://www.wayzataschools.org/careers/contracts
Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application Selection procedure:
Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 7/20/26@ 4:00 P.M.
If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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