Metro

Liaison Paraprofessional- District Wide
Bi-lingual in Somali and English

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.

DUTIES:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to, translation services for Spanish speaking
families, liaison with Somali-speaking families, supervision of students indoors and/or out of
doors, support students under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Paid Work Hours: 6.5 hrs/day
Days/Year (includes 7 holidays): 179

QUALIFICATIONS:
– High School Diploma required.
– Bi-lingual speaker; fluent in speaking and interpreting Somali and English for
interpreting services
– Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

WAGES: $18.37/hour, other benefits according to the Paraprofessional Contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
APPLICANTS must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at
the upper right of the page to begin the application process. Applications must be received by
Friday, August 19, 2022.

Dan Melde
Director of Human Resources
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Liaison Paraprofessional- District Wide
Bi-lingual Hmong/English

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.

DUTIES:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to, translation services for Spanish speaking
families, liaison with Hmong-speaking families, supervision of students indoors and/or out of
doors, support students under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Paid Work Hours: 6.5 hrs/day
Days/Year (includes 7 holidays): 179

QUALIFICATIONS:
– High School Diploma required.
– Bi-lingual speaker; fluent in speaking and interpreting Hmong and English for
interpreting services
– Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

WAGES: $18.37/hour, other benefits according to the Paraprofessional Contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
APPLICANTS must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at
the upper right of the page to begin the application process. Applications must be received by
Friday, August 19, 2022.
Dan Melde
Director of Human Resources
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014