5.25 HR Special Education and Instructional Paraprofessional

Centennial School District 12; United States; 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 12 is seeking a Special Education and Instructional Paraprofessional for Blue Heron Elementary School to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher. The role involves implementing individualized education plans, supporting student independence, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Assignments may change during the school year; paraprofessionals may be reassigned to different students,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Two years of college credits (usually 60 credits) through an accredited institution.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Passing score on an approved ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of students indoors and outdoors during transitions, lunch, recess, and community activities.
• Reinforcing academic skills with individual students or small groups under supervision.
• Assisting students with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, transferring, mobility, toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• Facilitating behavioral redirection and interventions per IEPs and district protocols; implementing de-escalation strategies.
• Assisting with IEP implementation and data collection on student goals.
• Collaborating with the case manager, classroom teachers, and related service providers (PT, OT, SLP, School Nurses, etc.).
• Completing Third Party Billing documentation as required.
• Participating in professional development, trainings, and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned; may be reassigned to different students or programs by district administration.

Education

High School Diploma

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment

Job description

5.25 HR Special Education and Instructional Paraprofessional JobID: 3150

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Blue Heron Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position: Special Education and Instructional Paraprofessional

Location: Blue Heron Elementary

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 5.25 hours/day - 9:30 am to 3:15 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:

• 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.