Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 11/12/2025
Location: Blue Heron Elementary School
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - STAR room Location: Blue Heron Elementary Start Date: ASAP Hours: 6.5 hours/day - 8:55 am to 3:55 pm
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, supervision of students indoors and/or outdoors, tutoring students under the direct supervision of a teacher, general classroom clerical support, assisting students with hygiene needs, facilitating behavioral redirection and intervention, physically transferring students and assisting in instructional job responsibilities.
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 qualfied: 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 from $20.40 - $22.19 per hour, dependent on prior experience
BENEFITS: Long Term Disability Insurance Life 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
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must apply through our website at www.isd12.org and complete the application. Applications are accepted until position is filled.
Additional hours working for Kids Club are available. If interested, please contact Molly Nelson at mnelson@isd12.org.
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.