ESP - Special Education; Qualified; Skills

ESP - Special Education (Highly Qualified) (Skills)

Osseo Ind School District 279, North View Middle School – Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job summary: Inspire and prepare all students with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting the special education teacher in classroom operations and functions. Work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.

• Assist in implementing students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management.
• Follow through on students’ individual plans in all settings as directed.
• Collect observational data about assigned students in various school settings and report to the supervising teacher.
• Prepare, collect, and maintain educational materials and equipment.
• Assist with staffing, conferences, and any other special meetings as requested by the supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student‑related data relevant to the individual students in the program.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
• Participate in district training programs 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 the start date per the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Highly Qualified requirements:
  • Two years of study at a higher‑education institution (at least 60 semester credits) under Minnesota’s standard.
  • An associate’s (or higher) degree (AA, AS, AAS, or higher) under Minnesota’s standard.
  • Passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways assessment (district pays assessment).

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

Educational Support Professionals

Classification 2; view salary grid on the Employee Contracts page.

3 hrs/day; 5 days/week (Part‑Time; School Year)

• 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 and veteran‑friendly employer. The district ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The district is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages individuals who can strengthen our diversity to apply.

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

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, 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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Email: hr