ESP - Special Education Program ; HQ
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education
ESP - Special Education Program 1:1 (HQ)
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals - Date Posted: 1/8/2026
- District:
Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279
Job summary: Specifically this position will work 1:1 with one or more special education students with a wide variety of significant needs to implement daily interventions and assistance as planned by licensed staff.
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 staffing, 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.
- Specifically this position will work 1:1 with a student in 1st Grade to implement daily interventions and assistance as planned by licensed staff.
- 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, Para Educator, or Para Pathways assessment. The District will pay for the assessment.
- 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.
- Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- Summer opportunities and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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 Conditional
Offer:
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.
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