Lead Teacher of Student Services

Location: Circle Pines

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Lead Teacher (TOSA)

Date Posted:
5/8/2026

Location:
Centennial High School

Date Available:
August 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:

Lead Teacher of Student Services

Location:

Centennial High School

FTE:

1.0

Work Days:

184 days + 10 additional days

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary:

Ranging from $51,710 - $100,682 (dependent on education and experience)

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pension Plan (TRA)
403(b) Retirement Plan
403(b) Employer match after 3 completed years of service
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

• Attends CST (Child Study).
• Compliance and monitoring of Special Education due process. Check Special Education files.
• Assists Special Ed teachers with questions.
• Attends all IEP meetings and planning assessments or summaries.
• Organizes staff development opportunities for SPED paras.
• Attends MTSS.
• Arranges SPED bussing as needed.
• Coordinates with other lead teachers regarding student t placement.
• Attends/arranges interagency meetings as needed.
• Consults with teachers and paras in all disabilities areas (ASD, EBD, OT, PT, LD, DCD, SPL and health services).
• Responsible for SPED budget (materials and staff development).
• Communicates student issues with staff.
• Facilitates transition of special ed students from middle school to high school.
• Case manage assessments as needed.
• Conducts para training in the fall and periodically as needed or on in-service days (regular and special-needs training).
• In charge of para evaluations.
• Organizes and runs para meetings for Special Ed as needed.
• Coordinates, schedules and supervises all paras.
• Meets with students as needed (for students beyond typical classroom management).
• Processes enrollment for transfer students with IEPs.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a special education teacher in the State of Minnesota.
• Teachers must be able to demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement and effective development.
• Teachers must have the willingness to adapt to becoming part of a total school effort in educating our students.
• Teachers must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, students and parents in providing and promoting positive relationships.
• Teachers must be of the highest integrity with a strong commitment to modeling excellence in all aspects of the teacher/student/parent relationships.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Application Procedure:
All Applicants must apply online 12.org. Click on "Apply" to begin the application process. Applications accepted until filled and posting removed.

Centennial School District ISD
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