ESP - Clerical

Hours: 6 hours/day

General Purpose of Job:  Candidates must be able to direct and redirect students in a confident manner; possess strong clerical skills, be comfortable greeting visitors and answering phones.  In addition, candidates must have a positive attitude, be willing to work as part of a team, and be flexible with their daily assignments.

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise students in non-instructional activities such as lunchroom, office, and hallways.
• Greet visitors and answer questions pertaining to the administrative function of the school. 
• Receive incoming calls from students, parents/guardians, etc.
• Receive and record student absences per school policy.
• Support students who are arriving late to and/or leaving early from school.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Working with children;
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats;
• Developing collaborative working relationship with students and staff;
• Using positive behavior intervention strategies;
• Resolving conflict effectively; and communities;
• Promoting positive environments by working effectively with diverse students, staff, families
• Using computer software such as email, Microsoft office and Google Drive;
• Organizing and managing time effectively;
• Working in a flexible and adaptable manner with a tolerance for ambiguity; and
• Modeling the attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator.

Salary:  View Classification I (1) salary grid on page 4, section 2, andclassification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract

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 [email protected] 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.