ESP - Instructional​/Clerical

ESP - Instructional (4.5 hrs) / Clerical (1.5 hrs)

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Palmer Lake Elementary (High-Needs School)

Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks, working directly and indirectly with students. These tasks will constitute the major portion (4.5 hours/day) of the Educational Support Professional time. Includes lunch and recess supervision as well as Stop Sign Duty at dismissal.

• 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 teacher's 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to work with students.
• Computer and word processing experience helpful.
• District will pay for the exam and up to 10 hours of prep and exam time.
• 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 Para Pro Assessment.

6 hours/day (4.5 hours instructional; 1.5 hours clerical); 30 hours/week

• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• …and more!

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .

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.