Educational Support Professional - Instructional/Clercial (Highly Qualified)

Garden City Elementary; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden City Elementary in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking an Educational Support Professional to provide instructional and clerical support in a highly qualified role. You will assist teaching staff, support student learning in reading and math, supervise students, and contribute to classroom routines and data management.

The position is part-time with varied schedules (5 hours/week clerical; 25 hours/week instructional) and requires high school diploma or equivalent with highly qualified

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs.
• Experience assisting teachers and students in instructional settings.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs of students.
• Assist staff with social-emotional learning and behavior support for individual students.
• Supervise students in large or small groups across the building.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Behavior support

Instructional support

Small group instruction

Data management

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree

ParaPro/ParaEducator/ParaPathways passing score

Job description

Educational Support Professional - Instructional/Clercial (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Garden City Elementary - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5940935

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job summary:To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and confidence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting teaching staff and student with instructional support in the classroom.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Support the social-emotional, behavior, and academic needs of students.
• Assist the Principal, Behavior Intervention Specialist Teacher, School Counselors, and Instructional Assistants with social-emotional learning and behavior support to individual students.
• Supervise students in large group situations in classroom and other areas of the building or small groups.
• Work with students individually or in small groups instructionally.
• Assist in small group assessments and data management as it relates to student work in the areas of reading and math.
• Perform functions associated with classroom protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be Highly Qualified - Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education; 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; An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR
  • Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathwaysAssessment.
  • • The District will pay for the assessment.

Preferred qualifications include:

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Bargaining unit : Educational Support Professionals

Salary : Classification 1 and 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule : 5 hours per week Clerical (Classification 1); 25 hours week Instructional (Classification 2); School Days only

FTE : Part-Time; School Year

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-by-case basis.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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