ESP Instructional (Behavior Support) Clerical

Job summary:To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence courage and confidence to achieve their dreams contribute to community and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting teaching staff and student with instructional support in the classroom.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Support the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
• Assist the Principal School Counselors and Instructional Assistants with social-emotional learning and behavior support to individual students.
• Supervise students in large group situations in classroom and other areas of the building or small groups.
• Work with students individually or in small groups instructionally.
• Assist in small group assessments and data management as it relates to student work in the areas of reading and math.
• Perform functions associated with classroom protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications include:

• HighlyQualified - 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.

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 1 (clerical) and Classification 2 (instructional); view salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above accessible via ourEmployee Contracts page

Work schedule: Monday through Friday9:30 am to 4:00 pm

FTE:6 hours/day (4.5 hours instructional; 1.5 hours clerical)

Desired start date:September 8 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 theDistricts 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.