What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESP - Special Education (Resource/Center-Based), Clerical- HQ position at Osseo Area Schools?
- 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.
- Attend 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.
- Supervise students during lunch and recess.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrate ability to work with students.
- Computer and word processing experience helpful.
- 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 Assessment.
- Must be highly qualified (HQ) within 30 days from the date of employment https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/Para/
- District will pay for the exam and up to 10 hours of prep and exam time.
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- Summer opportunities
- and more
JobID: 30118
Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals
Date Posted:
2/28/2025
2/28/2025
Location:
Palmer Lake Elementary
(High-Needs School)
Palmer Lake Elementary
(High-Needs School)
Closing Date:
until filled
until filled
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. Supervise lunch/recess.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Minimum qualifications include:
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: 5 days/week; 6hrs/day- (5.5 hrs/day Special Education (4 Resource, 1.5 Center-Based), .5hr/day Clerical (Lunch/Recess))
Job type or FTE: Part-time, school year
Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional
Desired start date:3/31/25Osseo Area Schools offer:
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 HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.
