Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting date: 2026-27 school year

Hours: 6.5
Class III (starting rate $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
 
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 4/13/26@ 4:00 P.M.
•  If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.