
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284 (MN)
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Job overview
The paraprofessional assists special education licensed staff with academic adaptations, self‑care, and social/behavioral needs for students, working in general or special education classrooms or community settings. The role requires flexibility to work in various settings, assist with eating and toileting, lift up to 50 pounds, and maintain student data privacy.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Hours: 6.5 Class III (starting rate $24.83 per hour) Location: Birchview 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 8/24/26@ 4:00 P.M.
- If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.