Educational Support Professional - Instructional (Highly Qualified) TEMPORARY

Osseo Ind School District 279; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to grow professionally

Mentorship programs for educationally

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools is seeking an Educational Support Professional - Instructional (Highly Qualified) for Palmer Lake Elementary in Brooklyn Park, MN. This temporary, part-time position supports teaching staff and students with instructional activities and behavior support.

Requirements include a high school diploma and a district-defined Highly Qualified status (two years of college or an associate degree or ParaPro/ParaEducator/ParaPathways pass).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly Qualified required per district policy with options listed.

Responsibilities

• Support academic and social-emotional needs of students.
• Assist in social-emotional learning and behavior support with staff.
• Supervise students in large/group settings and in small groups.
• Assist in small-group instruction and data management for reading/math.
• Follow classroom protocols and perform other related duties.

Skills

Paraprofessional attributes

Education

Two years of higher education / 60 credits

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro / ParaEducator / ParaPathways passing score

Job description

Educational Support Professional - Instructional (Highly Qualified) TEMPORARY

Osseo Ind School District 279 Palmer Lake Elementary - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

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 academic and social-emotional needs of students.
• Assist the Principal, 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.

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 : M-F 8:50-3:20

FTE : 30hrs/week

Desired start date : ASAP-11/20/26

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 > 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]