Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)

Greenwood Village, COJob$24.83/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$24.83/hr

Location

Greenwood Village, CO

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN) is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional - SDC. The role assists Special Education licensed staff with academic adaptations, self‑care, and social/behavioral needs of students, working in general, special education, or community settings. Preference is given to candidates experienced with emotional and behavioral challenges, positive behavior support, and trauma‑informed practices.

Key focus areas include Assist licensed staff with academic adaptations for students, Support self‑care needs of students, and Support social and behavioral needs of students.

Important skills include Data Privacy And Confidentiality, Computer Skills, Adaptability, and Assist With Eating And Toileting Needs. Preferred (not required): Positive Behavior Support Strategies, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Academic Adaptations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Behavior Support StrategiesTrauma-Informed PracticesData Privacy and ConfidentialityComputer SkillsAdaptabilityAssist With Eating and Toileting NeedsAcademic Adaptations

Qualifications

High School DiplomaHighly Qualified StatusTwo Year Post-Secondary TrainingLift Minimum 50 PoundsCurrent Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employee

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Full job description

Starting date: 2026-27 school year

Hours: 6.75 @ WMS 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 8/18/26@ 4:00 P.M.
If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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