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Wayzata Public Schools

Paraprofessional and Office Substitutes-Highly Flexible Opportunity

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,440 / year median in Minnesota

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Paraprofessional and Office Substitutes-Highly Flexible Opportunity JobID:
11765
Position Type:
Substitute Date Posted:
9/3/2026
Location:
All District Schools Paraprofessional Substitute $21.44/Hour Wayzata Public School District This position is not health or dental benefit eligible
Position Description:
Paraprofessional substitutes will provide coverage in a variety of capacities including lunch/recess, work one on one with students, and/or work with classroom sized groups of students providing direct supervision. This will include providing outdoor supervision in all types of weather conditions. Lunchroom paras can expect to supervise large groups during lunch � helping students go through the food line, supervising students with dietary restrictions, and general behavior management. Working as a substitute paraprofessional provides an excellent chance to work flexible hours in a variety of settings. As a paraprofessional substitute you have the flexibility to choose when and how often you work.
Benefits:
Flexibility:
You choose the days you work, the location and age group of the students you work with, and whether or not you want to work part or all of the day.
Opportunity:
S ubstitute Paraprofessionals who perform well are often considered and hired for regular on-going vacancies.
Meaningful Work:
At Wayzata Public Schools, we believe in high levels of achievement for each and every student. The work that you do in the classroom helps ensure that we can meet that vision.
Requirements:
Ideal candidate will have previous experience working with K-12 aged children Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
About Wayzata Public Schools:
Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey
  • and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country! Why Wayzata? High student achievement Instructional Technology
  • Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom. Alternate Compensation
  • This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.. Professional support and development
  • First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
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