ESP - Special Education (Temporary) (Resource) HQ

Osseo Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to grow professionally

Mentorship programs

Variety of benefits

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Minneapolis is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist the special education teacher in classroom operations and work with students with special needs. This part-time position involves working 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, with a focus on implementing individualized educational plans and supporting student needs. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and be considered Highly Qualified according to Minnesota Department of Education standards. The district offers supportive mentorship and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be considered Highly Qualified to work as a special education paraprofessional.
• Complete district training program prior to and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing students' special education instructional plans.
• Collect observational data and report to supervising teacher.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining educational materials.

Skills

Skills to perform tasks and work with children

Physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Considered Highly Qualified by Minnesota Department of Education

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

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 ParaPathways Assessment. 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 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

Osseo Area Schools Offer

• 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.