Educational Support Professional Special Education (Highly Qualified) Resource 11

Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Educational Support Professional (ESP) to join our team for 3 hours this role you will work 1:1 with a student in a Resource Special Education setting helping them succeed academically socially and emotionally throughout their school day.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to assist the student with learning activities classroom routines and behavior management.
• Implement specific accommodations modifications and strategies outlined in the students Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Collaborate closely with Special Education teachers grade-level classroom teachers and support staff to ensure consistency and student progress.
• Support the student in meeting their individualized academic and functional goals.
• Provide dynamic assistance as needed to foster a safe inclusive and encouraging learning environment
• 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 theMinnesota Department of Education.
• Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (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 degree (or higher); 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.

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule: 3 hours per day school year only

FTE:Part-time School Year

Desired start date: 09/08/2026

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 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority