Description: Minnetonka Public Schools is accepting applications for Six Week Building Float Paraprofessional substitute at Minnewashta Elementary for 2026-2027 School year. 

This is a bilingual Paraprofessional Substitute position requiring fluency in both Spanish and English.

The Building Float Paraprofessional Substitute provides guidance and support to students in a variety of classroom settings throughout the building. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting student success across multiple learning environments.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received.  

Responsibilities:

• Supports the lead teacher in supervising the classroom and students maintaining a positive learning environment
• Provides instructional support by working with small groups and individual students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Provide assistance to specific student(s) with special needs
• Navigator: Assist in the maintenance of individual student learning plans and scheduling of service learning projects as well as reinforcement of curricular concepts and themes taught within the classroom
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of the diverse learners
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt to changing classroom assignments and student support needs throughout the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator

Requirements:

• Experience working with gifted/talented children
• Spanish speaking applicants preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and through American Sign Language (for ASL)
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public

Six Week Float - Paraprofessional Substitute Payrate: $22.61/hr Not medical or dental benefit eligible. 

Hiring Administrator: Senior Human Resources Specialist and the Assiatant Principal, Minnewashta Elementary

Minnetonka Public School District is a regular school district located in Hennepin County with 12 schools, 736 teachers and 11,508 students. Total Revenue is $189,927,000 and is trending flat. Minnetonka Public School District spends $13,835 per student per year on instruction.