Educational Support Professional - District Wide Intervention Support

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

Educational Support Professional - District Wide Intervention Support

Osseo Ind School District 279 Educational Service Center - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Educational Support Professional - District Wide Intervention Support

Osseo Ind School District 279 Educational Service Center - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job Details

Job ID: 5944315

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary:To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom.

To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned by and under the supervision of the District's Special Education Coordinator. This is a permanent position whose daily assignment is determined by student needs.

Responsibilities and Tasks Include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be Highly Qualified. Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:

• 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; OR

• 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.

Bargaining unit : Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work Schedule:8 hours/day; 5 days/week

Job Type or FTE: Full-Time

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-based basis.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]

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