Educational Support Professionals Special EducationVocational Trainer (Highly Qualified)

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 in the day-to-day operation and function ofthe Community Based Vocation Assessment and Training (CBVAT)programs simulated and production worklabs. And alsoto work with individual or small groups of students in community placements under the direction ofa WEC and as directed by and under the supervision of the Student ServicesAdministrator.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assist in the implementation of the students instructional special education/vocational training plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
• Assist with pre-employment skilldevelopment for students receiving CBVAT Transition services.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations/modification supports for students programs in all settings under the direction of the students case manager teacher or work coordinator.
• Act as a liaison between the CBVAT program and community partnerships.
• Collect observational data forassigned student(s) in various instructional or vocational settings.
• Complete educational forms reports and other student related data documents relevant to assigned student(s).
• Attend staffings conferences and other meetings as requested by Supervising Administrator.
• Assist with preparation collection and maintenance of appropriate materials and equipment for theCBVAT programlabs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Posses a valid Drivers License
• 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:

• Perform tasks and effectively works with a variety of personnel from various disciplinesincluding community business partners.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or other human services experience.
• Ability to work independently with WEC work direction on community sites with students.
• Proficiency with office technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Access) and Google (Docs Sheets Forms).
• Responsibly assist students in transitioning from school to community (i.e. safety knowledge appropriate behavior self-advocacy).
• Physical capacity 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:6 hours per day; School Days

FTE: Part-Time; School Year

Desired start date: 10/26/26

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