East Middle School -- Reading Support Paraprofessional
Hours: 6.5 hours/day
Starting rate of pay: $21.02 (Class IV)
For more information please review the Administrative Professional and Paraprofessional Contract
Vision for Student Experience
At East, we believe every student deserves to feel a sense of belonging, that they are cared for, valued, and treated with respect. We believe in high-functioning relationships between students and staff that allow each of our students to find joy in learning, while embracing challenges with courage and curiosity. Students are empowered to have a voice in our school. We are responsive to student voice and innovative in our thinking.
Vision for Student Learning
We believe in creating a community of engaged and collaborative learners in an inclusive learning environment where we celebrate diversity and different perspectives. We hold high expectations of each of our learners and are supportive, encouraging and adaptive to individual learning styles.
Position Description:
The person in this position will be working directly with the Principal, Literacy Specialist and teachers to provide support for students in reading instruction and in other areas of support, as needed Our paraprofessionals play a pivotal role working directly with students to ensure our vision is met with each student daily.
Qualifications:
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a school environment
• High school diploma
• Passion for or prior experience in reading instruction, preferred. Exhibit patience, joy and a positive attitude when working with students
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 8/11/25@4:00PM.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.
