ESP - Special Education (Connect) - HQ

Osseo Area School; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

Benefits

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in the operation of the classroom for students with autism, under the supervision of the special education teacher. You will work with individual or small groups of students as directed to support communication and environment management.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, collecting data, preparing materials, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with HQ requirements.

Qualifications

• HQ status required by start date per Minnesota Department of Education.
• Two years of college credit (60 credits) or an associate’s degree qualifies.
• Passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathwaysAssessment; district pays the assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the students' instructional plans and manage physical/behavioral needs.
• Support implementation of individual plans in all program settings as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Collect observational data on assigned student(s) and report to the supervising teacher.
• Prepare, collect and maintain educational materials and equipment.
• Attend staffings, conferences and other meetings as requested by the supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms and student data as directed by the teacher.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Supervisor.

Skills

Work with children

Team collaboration

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals
  
  
• Date Posted:
  11/19/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Maple Grove Middle School
  
  

Job summary:Children with autism are impaired in their ability to communicate with others and have great difficulty organizing and understanding their environment.Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom, and to work with individual or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students' special needs.
• Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
• Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
• Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator Special Education Supervisor.
• 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.

Job summary:Children with autism are impaired in their ability to communicate with others and have great difficulty organizing and understanding their environment.Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom, and to work with individual or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students' special needs.
• Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
• Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
• Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator Special Education Supervisor.

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 theMinnesota 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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents.
• Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract

Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week

Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

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-by-case basis.

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