ESP - Instructional​/Special Education​/Clerical; Qualified

ESP
- Instructional/Special Education/Clerical (Highly Qualified)

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

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job summary: Inspire and prepare 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 classroom operations. Work with individual or small groups of students as assigned and provide lunch and recess supervision.

• Assist in the implementation of students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management.
• Follow through on students’ individual plans in all settings as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• 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 other special meetings as requested.
• Complete educational forms, reports, and other student‑related data relevant to the individual student(s) 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 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 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; a minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full‑time enrollment.
  • An Associate's (or higher) degree; AA, AS, or AAS.
  • Received a passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways assessment (the district will pay for the assessment).

• Ability to perform tasks and work with children, staff, and parents.
• Physical capability to lift and attend to the physical needs of students as required.

Work schedule: 6 hours/day (3.5 hours Special Education, 1.5 hours Instructional, 1 hour Clerical)

FTE: Part‑time;
School Year

Classification 1 for the Clerical Assignment and 2 for the Instructional and Special Education Assignment. View the salary grid on the Employee Contracts page for the respective bargaining unit.

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Various 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. The district ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD‑214 with your application.

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