The Chisago Lakes School District is located approximately 35 miles NE of downtown Minneapolis/Saint Paul. The District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district encompasses 24 lakes and the scenic St. Croix River Valley which creates many outdoor recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast. The District serves approximately 3400 students (PreK-12) and their families. Our Primary School, located in Chisago City, serves our Pre K to grade 1 students. Taylors Falls Elementary School, located in Taylors Falls, serves grades PreK-5 and our Lakeside Elementary School, located in Chisago City, serves grades 2-5. Chisago Lakes Middle School and High Schools are both located in Lindstrom. The Chisago Lakes School District is the authorizer for Wolf Creek Charter School and collaborates with the St. Croix River Education District to house the Chisago Lakes Education Center which consists of the Pathway to Change and SOAR (Skill-building Opportunities for Academic Resiliency) programs. The support for education in our communities is strong as evidenced by support for nearly $65 million in construction from 2018-2020. A new Lakeside Elementary School and new Wildcat Community Center highlighted new construction and renovations throughout the district. We have a proud tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education, and extracurricular activities.
Chisago Lakes Area School District 2144 is currently seeking applicants for a Paraprofessional - Academic and Behavior Support
POSITION: Paraprofessional - Academic and Behavior Support
LOCATION: High School
LICENSURE: Minnesota is considered "highly qualified" as a special education professional and must meet certain qualifications
SALARY: 2026/2027 school year: Schedule B Step 1 - 8, $19.97 - $23.68/hour
BENEFITS: This position is benefit eligible according to Contract
HOW TO APPLY: Chisago Lakes Careers
DATE POSTED: August 17, 2026
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2026
HOURS PER DAY: 6.25
DAYS PER YEAR: Up to 178
Qualifications: (also see job description)
Minnesota is considered "highly qualified" as a special education professional and must meet certain qualifications
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Contact:
If you have questions about the position please feel free to contact Jason Thompson JThompson@isd2144.org
All job offers from Chisago Lakes School District 2144 are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 2144 School Board approval.
APPLY ONLINE: Chisago Lakes Careers
The Chisago Lakes School District unites five historical communities with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The 165 square-mile district is home to a little over 3,300 students (preK-12) and their families. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a charter school. The school district is proud of its tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education and extracurricular activities. District test scores in reading and math are well in excess of the state averages, and are the best in the local area, as reported in the Star Tribune.
