ESP Special EducationInstructionalClerical (Temporary) HQ

Garden City, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Date Posted:
1/7/2026

Location:
Garden City Elementary

Closing Date:
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 onprogram needs management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment.Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks working directly and indirectly with K-5 students. These tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional time. Includes breakfast supervision as well as lunch/recess.

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.
Assist with breakfast as well as lunch and/or recess supervision
Assist in general classroom operational procedures such as setting up and operating audiovisual equipment setting up physical education equipment preparing and setting up art supplies.
Work directly with students individually or in small groups on academic and motor or social skills e.g. math science English color recognition decision making self-esteem building etc.
Assist students and teachers in large group activities/projects such as art physical education dramatics.
Seek out special instructional materials to assist with students having particular learning problems e.g. separate math skill worksheet not a part of teachers curriculum.
Type worksheets tests or various instructional material; duplicate and assemble.
Correct tests via computer. Record results in grade books.
Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.

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; Minnesotas 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 Associates (or higher) degree; Minnesotas 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 1 and classification page 5 section 2 on Educational Support Professional
Work schedule: 6hours/day; 5 days/week
Job type or FTE: Part-time school year; Temporary January 5 2026 through June 5 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 Districts Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veterans 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 or call .

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.

Position Type:Support Staff/Educational Support ProfessionalsDate Posted:1/7/2026Location:Garden City Elementary Closing Date: Until FilledJob 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 direct...

Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Date Posted:
1/7/2026

Location:
Garden City Elementary

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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.
Assist with breakfast as well as lunch and/or recess supervision
Assist in general classroom operational procedures such as setting up and operating audiovisual equipment setting up physical education equipment preparing and setting up art supplies.
Work directly with students individually or in small groups on academic and motor or social skills e.g. math science English color recognition decision making self-esteem building etc.
Assist students and teachers in large group activities/projects such as art physical education dramatics.
Seek out special instructional materials to assist with students having particular learning problems e.g. separate math skill worksheet not a part of teachers curriculum.
Type worksheets tests or various instructional material; duplicate and assemble.
Correct tests via computer. Record results in grade books.
Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.

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; Minnesotas 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 Associates (or higher) degree; Minnesotas 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.

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more

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