6.5 hr Special Education Paraprofessional - DCD

Centennial School District 12; Middle School; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan (PERA)

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Employer match after 4 years

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centennial School District ISD12 is seeking a 6.5-hour Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities at the Middle School site. The role provides direct supervision, assists in implementing IEPs, and helps promote independence within a safe learning environment.

Wages range from $21.07 to $22.63 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Start date is ASAP and assignments may shift by district needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Must be highly qualified: two years of college credits / associate's degree / ParaPro assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of students indoors and/or outdoors, including transitions, lunch, recess, and community activities.
• Reinforcing academic skills with individual students or small groups under supervision.
• Assisting students with ADLs including eating, transferring, mobility, toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• Facilitating behavioral redirection and intervention as per IEPs and district protocols.
• Collaborating with case managers, teachers, and related service providers.
• Completing Third Party Billing documentation as trained.
• Participating in professional development, training, and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment

Job description

6.5 hr Special Education Paraprofessional - DCD JobID: 3163

• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional -DCD
Location: Middle School
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 6.5 hours/day - 7:50 am to 2:50 pm
The Special Education Paraprofessional provides direct support to students with disabilities under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher. This position assists in implementing individualized education plans, supporting student independence, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment. Paraprofessional assignments are based on student need and may change throughout the school year; staff may be reassigned to a different student, classroom, building, or program as determined by district administration.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities MAY include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of students indoors and/or outdoors, including during transitions, lunch, recess, and community-based activities.
• Reinforcing academic skills with individual students or small groups under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Assisting students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including eating/feeding, transferring and mobility, toileting/diapering, dressing, and hygiene.
• Facilitating behavioral redirection and intervention in alignment with student behavior intervention plans and district protocols, including implementation of de-escalation strategies.
• Assisting with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including collecting and recording data on student goals and objectives
• Collaborating and communicating with the assigned case manager, classroom teachers, and related service providers including Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), School Nurses, and others
• Completing Third Party Billing documentation as required and trained
• Participating in required professional development, training, and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All Centennial paraprofessionals may be assigned to other positions as determined by the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma required.
Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Must be highly qualified:
1.Have at least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education;or
2.Hold an associate's degree or higher;or
3.Have a passing score on an approved, formal assessment (ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment)

WAGES:
Ranging $21.07 - $22.63 per hour, dependent on experience

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Employer match after 4 completed years of service
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program

*Paraprofessional Contract attached to posting for additional information regarding wage and benefits

Centennial School District ISD12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.