ESP - Special Education Resource; Qualified

ESP - Special Education Resource (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279 – Park Center Senior High, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

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.

• Assist in the implementation of the students’ special education instructional plan(s), including physical and behavioral management.
• Assist in the implementation and follow‑through of the students’ individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
• Participate in district training program prior to and during employment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ) to work as a special education paraprofessional by their start date per the Minnesota 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).
• An associate’s degree or higher.
• Received a passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways Assessment. The District will pay for the assessment.

• Skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff, and parents.
• Physical capability to lift and attend to the physical needs of students as required.

Classification 2; view salary grid on the Employee Contracts page for the Educational Support Professionals bargaining unit.

6 hours/day; 30 hours/week.

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, veteran‑friendly employer and ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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 763‑391‑7007.

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.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jun 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Desired start date:
  September 8, 2026
• Position Type:
  Part‑Time
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• HR: hr
• Contact the site or HR with any questions about the position.