Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/1/2026
Location:
Middle School
Date Available:
August 31, 2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings.
Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
Position:
Special Education Paraprofessional - Multi-Categorical
Location:
Centennial Middle School
Hours:
6.5 hours/day - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Start Date:
August 31, 2026
Wage:
$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
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, supervision of students indoors and/or out of doors, tutoring students under the direct supervision of a teacher, general classroom clerical support, assisting students with hygiene needs, facilitating behavioral redirection and intervention, and physically transferring students.
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)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Select apply at the top of the website to begin the applications process. Applications will be received until filled.
Additional hours working for Kids Club are available. If interested, please contact Molly Nelson at [email protected].
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.
Attachment(s):
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2025-27 Para Contract - FINAL.pdf
