Instructional Paraprofessional

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2.5 hours/day
- Instructional Paraprofessional

• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Centennial Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Position:
General Education Paraprofessional
Location:
Centennial Elementary
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 2.5 hours/day - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

General Education Paraprofessionals work closely with certified teachers within regular classrooms to support student learning, safety, and engagement. This position focuses entirely on assisting the general student population and maintaining a positive, orderly school environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, follows directions well, and communicates effectively.

• Reinforce daily lessons under the guidance of the classroom teacher. Work with individual students or lead small breakout groups to clarify tasks, guide practice, and keep students focused.
• Actively supervise students during non-academic times. Enforce safety rules on the playground, monitor behavior in the cafeteria, and assist students to ensure an orderly, safe, and positive environment.
• Monitor school corridors during morning arrival, afternoon dismissal, and class transitions. Ensure students move safely between areas and maintain appropriate behavior in the hallways.
• Help the lead teacher prepare learning materials, set up activities, organize supplies, and address minor student distractions to keep the classroom running smoothly.
• 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:
• Have at least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education;or
• Hold an associate's degree or higher;or
• Have a passing score on an approved, formal assessment (Para Pro or Para educator Assessment)

Ranging $21.07 - $22.63 per hour, dependent on experience

• Pension Plan (PERA)
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program

* Paraprofessional Contract attached to posting for additional information regarding wage and benefits

Centennial School District ISD
12 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.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 3:33:33 PM CST.

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