District-Wide Intervention Support Specialist

Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

Mentorship programs for teachers and E

Summer opportunities

...and more!

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools is seeking an Educational Support Professional to provide district wide intervention support and assist the special education team in Maple Grove, MN. The role involves working with individuals or small groups under the supervision of the District's Special Education Coordinator, with duties aligned to student needs.

The position is full-time with a focus on implementing behavioral interventions, data collection, and collaboration with ESPs and teachers.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota's standard: a minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended.
• An Associate's (or higher) degree; Minnesota's standard: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree; OR
• Received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment within 30 days of your start date. Working in a Title I school must be Highly Qualified in accordance with MDE.

Responsibilities

• Assist District Behavior Specialist with the implementation of behavioral interventions.
• Support classroom teacher and ESPs in the implementation of interventions and data collection, under the direction of a District Behavior Specialist.
• Observing, collecting, documenting and reporting data as requested.
• Carrying out the special education needs, goals and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher.
• Participating in IEP conferences as requested.
• Insuring that vulnerable students are adequately supervised.
• Using adaptive equipment correctly and safely.
• Supporting students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
• Following all district procedures and policies for maintaining a health and safe environment for students and staff.
• Assisting students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks. Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to: tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.
• Operating adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and insuring their safe and proper use.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
• Keeping all student information strictly confidential.
• Communicating with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting practices Act (FERPA) and district policy.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
• Support and mentor ESPs in areas as assigned by the District's Special Education Coordinator.
• Participate in staff team meetings when requested.

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment pass

Job description

Osseo Area Schools is seeking an Educational Support Professional to provide district wide intervention support and assist the special education team in Maple Grove, MN. The role involves working with individuals or small groups under the supervision of the District's Special Education Coordinator, with duties aligned to student needs.

The position is full-time with a focus on implementing behavioral interventions, data collection, and collaboration with ESPs and teachers.