ESP - Special Education​/Clercial; Qualified

ESP - Special Education/Clerical (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279, Rush Creek Elementary – Maple Grove, Minnesota

Starting Date:
Sep 8, 2026

To inspire and prepare all students with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to the 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 students' special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management.
• Assist in the implementation and follow-through of students' individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
• Collect observational data about assigned students in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
• Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
• Assist in staffing, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports and other student‑related data relevant to the student in the special education program.
• 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.
• Must be considered Highly Qualified to work as a special education paraprofessional by the start date per the Minnesota Department of Education.

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 60 semester credits) or the amount required to complete two years of full‑time enrollment.
• Associate's degree or higher (AA, AS, AAS, etc.).
• Passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways Assessment. The District will pay for the assessment.

• Skillful working with children, staff and parents.
• Physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.

Educational Support Professionals

Classification 2; view salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via the Employee Contracts page.

5 hrs/day Special Education; 1 hr/day Clerical; 5 days/week

Part‑Time;
School Year

9/8/2026

• 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.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 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 its diversity and encourages persons to apply who can strengthen that diversity.

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.

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