6.5 hr Special Education Paraprofessional

Centennial Independent School District No 12; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; 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 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional at Centennial Elementary. Work hours are 6.5 per day, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with ASAP start.

The paraprofessional provides direct support to students with disabilities under a licensed teacher, helping implement IEPs and promote independence. Duties include supervising students indoors/outdoors, assisting with daily living activities, data collection on goals, and collaboration with teachers, PT/OT/SLP, and nurses.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate aptitude for responsibilities.
• Candidates may substitute education for qualifications per district guidelines.
• Passing ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment satisfies the required credential.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of students indoors and outdoors during transitions, lunch, and activities.
• Reinforcing academic skills with individuals or small groups under a licensed teacher.
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating, mobility, toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• Facilitating behavior redirection in line with IEPs and district protocols.
• Data collection on student goals and objectives and collaboration with the case manager and therapists.
• Completing Third Party Billing documentation as trained and required.
• Participating in professional development, trainings and meetings.

Education

High School Diploma required

Two years of college credits (60 credits Minnesota)

Associate's degree or higher

Passing score on ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Centennial School District 12

6.5 hr Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 3172

• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Centennial Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: Centennial Elementary
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 6.5 hours/day - 9:00 am to 4:00 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.