ESP - Special Education Resource, Center-, and Clerical

ESP - Special Education Resource, Center-Based, and Clerical (Job )

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Cedar Island Elementary
• Hours:
  
  6 hours/day; 5 days/week

General Purpose of Job: The following tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional's time: 1 hour/day lunch, recess and crossing guard duty. 5 hours/day Special Education ESP. Depending on program needs, management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment.

• Support students in academic and social setting.
• Duplicate material using copiers, thermofax and/or opaque projector.
• Record student record information.
• Assist with other office clerical duties including preparation of correspondence, budget information, reports, class cards, forms, etc.
• Supervise students in non‑instructional activities such as playground, lunchroom, study halls, play periods and hallways.
• Greet visitors, answer questions/concerns pertaining to the administrative function of the school; receive incoming calls from students, parents, etc.
• Receive and authorize prearranged absence forms per school policy; record information and forward to attendance personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to work with students.
• Computer and word processing experience helpful.
• 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.
• 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.

• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities and more

Job Type: part-time, school year

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.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:35:35 AM CST.