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Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)

Plymouth, MNJob$24.83/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24.83/hr
Location
Plymouth, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN) is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional. The Special Education Paraprofessional assists licensed staff with academic adaptations, self‑care, and social or behavioral needs of students, working in general or special education classrooms and community settings at Wayzata Transition School.

Key focus areas include Assist licensed staff with academic adaptations for special education students, Support self‑care needs including eating and toileting, and Provide social and behavioral assistance in classroom or community settings.

Important skills include Adaptability, Personal Care Assistance, Data Privacy, and Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AdaptabilityPersonal Care AssistanceData PrivacyComputer Skills

Qualifications

High School DiplomaHighly Qualified Status2 Year Post-Secondary TrainingAbility to Lift 50 PoundsCurrent Administrative Paraprofessional

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Hours: 6.5 Class III (starting rate $24.83 per hour) Location: Wayzata Transition School 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   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/application-process

  • Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application   Selection procedure:

  • Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 8/18/26@ 4:00 P.M.

  • If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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