Special Education Paraprofessional - ASD - Rice Lake Elementary

This position provides direct support to students with disabilities under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, assisting 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.

Position:
Special Education Paraprofessional - ASD

Location:

Rice Lake Elementary

Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Hours:

4 hours/day – 8:55 am to 12:55 pm

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.

• 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:

Ranging $21.07–$22.63 per hour, dependent on experience.

• 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

Internal and external applicants must apply online 12.org. Applications will be received until filled.

Additional hours working for Kids Club are available. If interested, please contact Molly Nelson at mnelson.

Centennial School District ISD
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