ESP - Special Education (Temporary) (Resource) HQ

ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

Mentorship programs for teachers and E

Job summary

ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools is seeking a part-time special education paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher in implementing instructional plans and managing student needs. Position involves working with individuals or small groups under supervision, with duties including data collection and material preparation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and HQ status by start date, or two years of college, an associate's degree, or passing ParaPro/ParaEducator assessments.

Qualifications

• Ability to support instructional plans and behavioral management.
• Ability to collect data and report to supervising teacher.
• Willingness to participate in district training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing student's individualized instruction plans.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of educational materials.
• Attend staffings, conferences, and other meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms and reports for students in the program.
• Participate in district trainings before and during employment.

Skills

Work with children

Physical stamina

Education

Two years of college credits

Associate's degree

ParaPro/ParaEducator/ParaPathways passing score

Job description

Job Summary

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. Depending on program needs, management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• 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.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 ParaPathways Assessment. The District will pay for the assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 and Working Conditions

View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 1, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional.

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

Job type or FTE: Part-time, school year (Temporary through June 6, 2026).

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional.

Desired start date: ASAP.

Benefits

• 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

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.