4 hours/day- Special Education Paraprofessional -DCD

Centennial School District 12; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Special Education Paraprofessional at Rice Lake Elementary to start August 31, 2026. This 4-hour-per-day role (8:55 AM–12:55 PM) supports students with disabilities under a licensed special education teacher and helps implement IEPs and promote independence.

The position emphasizes supervision, academic support, ADL assistance, and collaboration with related service providers.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures.
• Understanding of IEPs and collaboration with related service providers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students indoors and outdoors during transitions, lunch, and activities.
• Reinforce academic skills with individuals or small groups under teacher supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating, mobility, and hygiene.
• Provide behavioral support and de-escalation as per plans and district protocols.
• Assist with IEP implementation and data collection on goals.
• Collaborate with case manager, teachers, PT/OT/SLP, nurses, and other staff.
• Complete Third Party Billing documentation as trained.
• Attend required professional development and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the district.

Skills

Ability to supervise

Direct student support

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro/Paraeducator passing score

Job description

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional -DCD

Location: Rice Lake Elementary

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Hours: 4 hours/day - 8:55-12:55

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:

• 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.