Position Type:
Non-licensed Student Support/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
District
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Waseca Public Schools is looking to fill a variety of paraprofessional positions in the 7-12 grade setting. Looking for support in resource room and programs serving students with behavior needs, sensory and social communication needs as well as functional skills programs.
Early Childhood Special Education 9 hours/week and 24 hours per week
Upper Elementary - 30-33 hours per week
Therapeutic Program (grades 5-12) about 33 horus per week
JHHS Approximately 33 hours per week
Non-licensed Student Support/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
District
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Assist classroom teacher in providing instruction and managing student educational programming.
- Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or other professionals, to provide differentiated instruction, accomplish objectives and meet student needs.
- Implement charting, data collection, paperwork preparation, and other monitoring techniques to ensure student success in a variety of areas, such as behavioral, social, and educational.
- Assist licensed staff in the implementation of classroom management and behavioral interventions, creating an environment appropriate for learning.
- Assist students with and encourage independence in self help skills related to dressing, feeding, hygiene, and toileting.
- Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use physical restraints.
- Facilitate activities with a student or small group under the direction of the teacher, therapist or other related services staff.
- Assist students with developing appropriate social skills and behavior, through a variety of methods including modeling, lessons, incentive plans, and charting.
- Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
- Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, fellow assistants, and other program/school staff in order to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
- Participate in training/in-service as assigned, in accordance to the contract.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Waseca Public Schools is looking to fill a variety of paraprofessional positions in the 7-12 grade setting. Looking for support in resource room and programs serving students with behavior needs, sensory and social communication needs as well as functional skills programs.
Early Childhood Special Education 9 hours/week and 24 hours per week
Upper Elementary - 30-33 hours per week
Therapeutic Program (grades 5-12) about 33 horus per week
JHHS Approximately 33 hours per week