ESP - Special Education; Connect - HQ

• Position Type:
  Support Staff / Educational Support Professionals
• Date Posted: 11/19/2025
• Location:
  
  Maple Grove Middle School

Children with autism have difficulty communicating with others and organizing and understanding their environment. Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom and work with individuals or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.

• Assist in implementing students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students’ special needs.
• Assist in following through on students’ individual plans in all settings where the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Collect observational data about assigned students in various school settings and report to the supervising teacher.
• Assist in preparing, collecting, and maintaining educational materials and equipment.
• Assist with staffings, conferences, and any other special meetings as requested by the supervising teacher.
• Complete educational forms, reports, and other student‑related data relevant to the individual students in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator / Special Education Supervisor.

• 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. The District will pay for the assessment.

• People 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 programs prior to and during employment.

View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract.

6 hours/day; 5 days/week.

Educational Support Professional.

ASAP.

• 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. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

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.