ESP - Special Education​/Clerical; Qualified

ESP - Special Education/Clerical (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Cedar Island Elementary – Maple Grove, Minnesota

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job summary: To 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 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. 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 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 or 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.
• 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.
  • An Associate's (or higher) degree;
    Minnesota's standard: an AA, AS, AAS, or higher degree.
  • Received a passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways assessment (District will pay for the assessment).

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

Educational Support Professionals

Classification 2 (Special Education) and Classification 1 (Clerical). View salary grid on the Employee Contracts page.

5.5 hours per day for Special Education and 0.5 hours per day for Clerical; 5 days a 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 and veteran-friendly employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the district's community.

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

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, email Human Resources at HR or call .

Background checks are conducted upon 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