ESP - Special Education - Qualified Clerical lunch​/recess

ESP
- Special Education
- Highly Qualified (5 hours/day) & Clerical lunch/recess (1 hour/day)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Palmer Lake Elementary
- 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 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.

• 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.
• Highly Qualified requirement includes:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 60 semester credits), or
  • An associate's degree or higher, or
  • Received a passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways Assessment (district will pay).
  • PCA certification or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
  • Skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff, and parents.
  • Physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.

Salary: View Classification 1 (clerical) and Classification 2 (special education) salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via the Employee Contracts page.

Work schedule: 6 hours/day (5 hours special education, 1 hour clerical); 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.
• ...and more!

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, veteran-friendly employer. The district ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

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.

• Email: hr