ESP - Instructional; Behavior Support​/Clerical

ESP - Instructional (Behavior Support) / Clerical

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job summary:To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and confidence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting teaching staff and students with instructional support in the classroom.

• Support the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
• Assist the Principal, School Counselors, and Instructional Assistants with social-emotional learning and behavior support to individual students.
• Supervise students in large group situations in classroom and other areas of the building or small groups.
• Work with students individually or in small groups instructionally.
• Assist in small group assessments and data management as it relates to student work in the areas of reading and math.
• Perform functions associated with classroom protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Highly Qualified – 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 as determined by the institution attended); OR
  • An associate’s degree (or higher); OR
  • Received a passing score on the Para Pro, Para Educator, or Para Pathways Assessment.

Classification 1 (clerical) and Classification 2 (instructional); view salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page.

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

6 hours/day (4.5 hours instructional; 1.5 hours clerical).

• 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. It is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen its diversity.

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 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 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.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position.
• Email: hr