Educational Support Professional - Title I (Highly Qualified)

Birch Grove Elementary; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful and impactful work

Job summary

Birch Grove Elementary in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, seeks an Educational Support Professional - Title I (HQ) to assist teachers with instructional tasks and support students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, using iPads/Chromebooks and Google Suite, preparing materials, and coordinating with counselors and staff. Part-time, 6 hours per day, with immediate start date.

Qualifications

• HQ status required to start as paraprofessional per state standards.
• Ability to support classroom instruction and behavior needs.
• Experience with educational activities for preschool-age students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks and student support.
• Support students' academic and social-emotional needs in small groups or individually.
• Prepare materials, type worksheets, and duplicate instructional content.
• Record assessment results and use basic tech tools (iPads, Chromebooks, Google Suite).
• Collaborate with principals, counselors, and staff on student programs.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Student assistance

Small group instruction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years study at an institution of higher education (60 credits)

Associate's degree (AA/AS/AAS) or higher

Passing score on ParaPro/ParaEducator/ParaPathwaysAssessment

Tools

iPads

Chromebooks

Google Suite

Job description

Educational Support Professional - Title I (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Birch Grove Elementary - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977958

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks, working directly and indirectly with students. These tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional time.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Support the academic and social-emotional needs of pre school students.
• Assist the Principal, School Counselors, and Instructional Assistants with social-emotional learning and behavior support to individual students.
• Under the supervision of the school counselor, social worker, assist with small friendship or kindness groups.
• Work directly with students individually or in small groups on academic and motor or social skills, e.g., math, science, English, color recognition, decision making, self-esteem building, etc.
• Assist students and teachers in large group activities/projects such as art, physical education, dramatics.
• Seek out special instructional materials to assist with students having particular learning problems, e.g., separate math skill worksheet, not a part of teacher's curriculum.
• Type worksheets, tests, or various instructional material; duplicate and assemble.
• Basic knowledge of iPads, Chromebooks, and Google Suite
• Correct tests via computer. Record results in grade books.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ) to work as a special education paraprofessional by their start date per the Minnesota Department of Education.
• 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, ParaEducator, or ParaPathwaysAssessment.
• The District will pay for the assessment.

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 :Part time, school year

FTE : 6 hours per day (5 hour instructional/1 hour clerical)

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:

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]

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