Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Hours: 6.50 hours (7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Class: III (starting rate $24.83) Duration: student days only Starting October 20, 2026 Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract Position Description: The person in this position will be responsible for providing behavioral support during the school day, both in classrooms as well as lunch/recess supervision. Duties include working one-on-one with individual students to teach and reinforce expected behaviors, supporting small groups of students who demonstrate a need for social/emotional/behavior support, actively supervising students in the cafeteria and on the playground, etc. The person would receive work direction from the associate principal.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required. Highly Qualified Status Required. Preference for two-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 maintain data privacy and confidentiality for all students

• Computer skills preferred

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment

• Ability to take direction

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Calm demeanor in high pressure situations

• Experience teaching behavior expectations and supporting students with challenging behavior, 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 www.wayzataschools.org

• Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application Selection Procedure:

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 10/8/26@4:00PM.

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