ESP - Special Education; Center- HQ
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals - Date Posted: 2/2/2026
- Location:
Zanewood Community School (High-Needs School)
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 teacher. Depending on program needs, management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment.
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.
- Applicants must be Highly Qualified-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.
- District will pay for the exam.
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education;
- 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.
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- and more
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Veteran's 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 HR or call .
Background Check Upon ConditionalOffer:
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.
Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:47:33 PM CST.
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