6.5 hr. Special Education Paraprofessionals

PRESCHOOL/KIDS CLUB ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER
GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY

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, Centennial students score significantly higher than the state averages in reading and math. 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, 78% of whom hold 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.

DESCRIPTION:
8 hrs/day, Monday through Friday, year-round at Golden Lake Elementary
Starting 8/28/2023

This position will support the preschool classroom at Golden Lake Elementary and work Kids Club on non-school days and in the summer. Hours are subject to change based on Kids Club enrollment.
Provide primary supervision of children, plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum, and design/maintain safe and stimulating environments for children. Assist program coordinator with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience, school age child care experience, knowledge of social development of school-aged children, good communication and interpersonal skills required, current CPR and first aid certification. Employment subject to successful background study.

WAGES: Begins at $15.24 or higher per hour based on experience. Benefits as per the current Kids Club contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Applications accepted and interviews will be conducted until the position is filled and posting is removed.

Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Preschool Teacher
Centennial Elementary School

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, 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.

Job Description: Preschool Teacher
Provide high-quality early childhood education to children in our part-day Centennial Preschool program. Applicants should demonstrate a love for teaching, passion for serving early childhood students and families, and ability to successfully communicate with parents and fellow staff members.

Qualifications, knowledge and skills:
· Holds current, valid Minnesota Teaching License preferred but not required
· Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or other programs of similar focus and content
· Knowledge of and commitment to community education mission
· Demonstrates customer and human relations skills
· Demonstrates employment experience in preschool setting
· Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments
· Skill in use of computers
· Demonstrated writing, planning and organizational skills
· Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications
· Knowledge of curriculum, and assessment tools
· Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, hear, operate a computer and other office
equipment, reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30
pounds. Position may require a significant amount of walking or standing in order to work
directly with children.

Salary and Benefits: Salary according to the Kids Club Contract.

Essential Duties:
1. Promote and communicate a positive image of Centennial Schools and the
Community Education department with internal and external customers and assist in
program marketing.
2. Demonstrates regular attendance, arrives on time, follows work schedule correctly.
3. Using district and program instructional procedures, provide preschool education
to children in the assigned classroom. This includes implementation of
social-emotional strategies and supports, assessment, curriculum, and instruction
4. Supervise support staff including effectively training, scheduling, and evaluating
assistant site managers/paras, workers, and subs.
5. Serve as an active member of a self-directed work team overseeing site-based
day-to-day operations of preschool programs. Share the responsibilities with support
staff to build a team concept.
6. Assist in implementation and evaluation of site programs. Assist in setting and
working to achieve program goals based on yearly parent survey results.
7. Assist in development and implementation of field trips and on-site activities
throughout the year, and special events district-wide.
8. Assist in planning and implementation of a preschool program in accordance with
policies, philosophies and goals of the Community Education Early Childhood and
Centennial School District.
9. Provide leadership to children and work and interact with children in a caring,
positive, supportive and respectful manner on a daily basis.
10. Design and maintain a safe and stimulating environment and determine effective
use of facilities and equipment.
11. Develop strong relationships with children to promote learning and partnerships
with parents/caregivers to promote family engagement; conduct parent-teacher
conferences, open house and on-going communication with families.
12. Accommodate all special needs issues effectively and appropriately in partnership
with Early Childhood Special Education.
13. Collaborate with district lead and kindergarten teachers to ensure pre-K and K
alignment
14. Collaborate with parent educators who plan and implement parent education
opportunities for families
15. Keep program records and prepare monthly reports for the Preschool
Coordinator.
16. Attend professional development provided by the district and program, including
workshops, presentations, coaching sessions, staff meetings, implement the learning
in instructional practice
17. Perform other related functions or additional duties as assigned by KC Preschool
Coordinator, the Director of Community Education or other designated
representatives.

Reports to: Preschool Coordinator

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

Evaluation Coordinator: Preschool Coordinator

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Select apply at the top of the page to begin the application process. Applications accepted until position is filled and posting is removed.

Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

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, 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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- Early Childhood
Traveling position

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Open- Starts August 21, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a valid Early Childhood Special Education Birth to Age 6 license, or ability to be licensed 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.

WAGES:
Candidates will be placed on the teacher contract and will receive benefits according to the CEA
contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Select Apply on our website to begin the applications process. Apply today. Open until filled.

Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014