Educational Support Professional - EL & Special Education

Starting Date: Immediately

Job summary :
To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and confidence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting EL teaching staff with instructional and operational tasks, working directly and indirectly with students.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assist in general classroom operational procedures such as setting up and operating audiovisual equipment, setting up physical education equipment, preparing and setting up art supplies.
• Work directly with students individually or in small groups on academic and motor or social skills, e.g., math, science, English, color recognition, decision making, self-esteem building, etc.
• Assist students and teachers in large group activities/projects such as art, physical education, dramatics.
• Seek out special instructional materials to assist with students having particular learning problems, e.g., separate math skill worksheet, not a part of teacher's curriculum.
• Type worksheets, tests, or various instructional material; duplicate and assemble.
• Correct tests via computer. Record results in grade books.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.
• 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 .
• The District will pay for the assessment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrate ability to work with students.
• Computer and word processing experience helpful.

Bargaining unit :
Educational Support Professionals

Salary :
Classification 2;
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Work schedule :

Monday through Friday:
School Year

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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Job : 5988244

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

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