Educational Support Professional – Instructional (Highly Qualified)

Job ID: 5951580
Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Oct 12, 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 student with instructional support in the classroom.
Responsibilities and tasks include:

Assist in the implementation of the students’ special education instructional plan(s) including functional academic and vocational skills, social-emotional needs, and behavior 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, including community paid job and volunteer sites, and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various work and classroom/lab settings and report to supervising teacher.
Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Assist in staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by site administratorComplete 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.
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.
Perform functions associated with classroom protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Student Services Site Administrator
Minimum qualifications include:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants must be 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 (or higher) degree; An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR
Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
The District will pay for the assessment.
Preferred qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Persons 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 program prior to and during employment.
Ability to work collaboratively with people from a variety of cultures and experiences.
Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week

FTE: part time, school year

Desired start date: 10/12/2026

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
…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 [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

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.