ESP – Special Education (Resource) (HQ) – Temporary

Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:
10/14/2025

Location:
Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Date Available:
01/05/2026

Closing Date:
10/21/2025

This position is for Osseo Area Schools’ new site, Aspen Ridge Elementary School, which will officially open for the 2026-27 school year. The start date for the Administrative Professional position is January 5, 2026.
This position is open for applications until Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Interviews will take place on October 27 and 28.
Job Summary
To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to the community, and engage in a lifetime of learning. The Administrative Professional at Aspen Ridge Elementary School provides in-depth secretarial and clerical support to the principal and staff. This role is critical in building a welcoming and supportive culture from day one, acting as the primary point of contact for students, staff, families, and the wider community. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can build administrative systems and procedures from the ground up, with a major emphasis on the organization and coordination of all internal clerical office functions.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support & Organization

Provide extensive secretarial and clerical support to the principal and school staff, including typing, filing, and duplicating materials.
Maintain a high level of organization for all general files to ensure easy and accessible access.
Direct substitute teachers to appropriate classrooms, provide them with schedules, and collect end-of-day reports.
Maintain records of staff absences and process all required personnel forms.
Respond to minor health concerns during the absence of the health specialist.
Assist in the initial office setup and organization, including creating new filing systems (digital and paper) and establishing communication systems.
Student & Family Support

Greet visitors and serve as a liaison between the principal, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
Enroll and withdraw students, maintain accurate and confidential student records, and request records for new students.
Organize and prepare scheduling materials for parent-teacher conferences and other events.
Provide community resource information to families as needed.
Assist with community liaison duties, helping families transition smoothly to the new school.
Communication & Community Building

Answer phones and direct calls, serving as the primary representative of the school.
Design occasional flyers, signage, and other communication materials for special school events.
Assist in planning and coordinating school events, including the grand opening, open house, and other large-scale functions.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, social media, and newsletters.
Prepare and distribute parent communications through multiple platforms (e.g., Talking Points, Blackboard).
Possess a personality of love, compassion, joy, and humor to help build a strong, positive culture.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

High school diploma or equivalent.
Essential Experience & Skills

Extensive Experience: Proven record of successfully managing the administrative functions of an elementary school as a head secretary or administrative assistant.
Project Management & System Design: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, long-term projects and design and implement new administrative processes and procedures from scratch.
Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in relevant software, including student information systems (e.g., Synergy), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access), Google Suite, and various communication platforms.
Documentation & Record Keeping: Meticulous organizational skills with experience in creating and maintaining accurate records from the very beginning.
Key Qualities

Outgoing and People-Centered: A naturally outgoing personality with a genuine love for connecting with students, families, and staff.
Compassionate and Empathetic: Possesses a deep sense of compassion, particularly for families navigating a new school environment.
Energetic and Positive: A can-do attitude and a high level of energy to inspire optimism and enthusiasm.
Proactive and Solution-Oriented: A self-starter who anticipates needs and actively seeks solutions to problems.
Adaptable and Flexible: The ability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
Fun and Approachable: A candidate who can infuse fun and joy into the school office, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Salary: Class 4-A, $27.36 to $29.81 hourly (for 2025-26 school year)
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day
Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)
Job type: full-time, 219 workdays/year

Note: The work year calendar for both the 2025-26 school year and 2026-27 school year will be flexible to accommodate the need for additional work time during the summer months, which is needed to prepare for the opening of the new school. The individual hired into this position will work with the principal to set a calendar that will support the needs for the work leading up to the opening and meet the requirements of the 219 day contract.
Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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.

Position Type:
Human Resources

Location:
Educational Service Center

Date Available:
11/04/2025

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner supports Osseo Area Schools’ mission—to inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning—by providing strategic and hands-on HR support to internal and external stakeholders.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting the full employee life cycle within a dynamic K-12 school district environment. The HRBP works closely with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. This position also ensures compliance with labor laws, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The HRBP works closely with leaders to recruit and retain top talent, manage employee relations, and ensure the effective implementation of HR systems, benefits, and data processes that advance the district’s mission and equity goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership – 20%

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the district’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

Provide expert guidance on HR matters, anticipating challenges and proposing proactive solutions to drive organizational success.

Support the district and HR team through transitions, by managing the human impact of these changes.

Communicate effectively with all levels of leadership to enhance their understanding of Human Resources processes, functions and solutions.

Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Facilitate change management processes to support the district’s evolving needs.

Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Participate in operations meetings within HR and provide insight and guidance on all Human Resource related topics.

Policy, Procedure and Best Practices – 20%

Ensure compliance with state, federal and local employment laws and regulations through efficient administration of district HR policies, procedures, programs and initiatives.

Provide guidance to staff and leadership on labor contracts, benefits, district offerings, etc.

Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and legal requirements, as assigned.

Collaborate with union representatives and serve as a primary resource for understanding and guidance regarding contracts.

Serve as a resource for questions related to medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and flexible benefits.

Support open enrollment processes and benefits communication.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, COBRA, and deferred compensation policies.

Employee Relations – 20%

Maintain visibility with all employees and address any issues and concerns that are identified in a timely and professional manner.

Work directly with leaders and supervisors to effectively promote positive employee relations.

Address complex employee relations issues, conduct performance and attendance investigations, and provide recommendations for resolution and implement resolutions.

Provide guidance and support between employees and leaders to resolve conflicts and improve workplace relations.

Recruitment, Selection and Staffing – 20%

In partnership with the HR team, lead the recruitment, selection and staffing efforts across the district for licensed and non-licensed staff, including job description creation, posting job vacancies, and applicant screening.

Collaborate with leaders to identify and address workforce development needs.

Provide guidance and technical support to hiring managers throughout the selection process.

Manage job postings and ensure compliance with district and union procedures.

Actively participate in training, onboarding/offboarding processes, and ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the district.

Set salaries and apply labor contract provisions for new hires.

Performance Management – 15%

In partnership with leadership, implement performance appraisal systems and provide coaching to supervisors about the process.

Ensure implementation of specific development plans for licensed and non-licensed staff.

Work with school sites and leaders to provide support and assistance in achieving department/site/personal & professional goals.

Provide guidance on goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development plans.

Conduct employee meetings and assist in training and development sessions on various topics as needed.

Other Duties – 5%

Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and training.

Lead functional HR projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years human resources experience in K-12 public education systems, policies, and compliance requirements of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; OR

Equivalent combination of HR certification and minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional HR experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools and applications, and HRIS systems.

Experience seeing the “big picture” and developing long-term HR strategies.

Highly effective writing skills and strategies, and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.

In-depth knowledge of all human resources disciplines, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, project management, staff relations, and talent management.

Extensive experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources.

Strong knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources.

Experience working collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

Experienced in investigation procedures and practices regarding workplace concerns, allegations, incidents, etc.

Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities.

Preferred

Multilingual.

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Essential Competencies

Collaboration: Works together with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to a collective effort.

Communication: Effectively shares information, pays attention and responds thoughtfully.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Willing to adjust to different situations and team dynamics; adapts to changing circumstances and initiates new approaches to address evolving needs.

Problem-solving: Identifies challenges and works together to find solutions.

Respect and Empathy: Values others’ contributions and understands their perspectives.

Reliability: Dependable and meets commitments.

Open-mindedness: Receptive to different ideas and ways of working.

Active listening: Pays close attention to what others say and understands their meaning.

Conflict resolution: Addresses disagreements constructively and find mutually agreeable solutions.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions and contributions.

Willingness to help: Offers assistance to the team.

Proactive Engagement: Seeks opportunities to contribute and don’t wait for someone to assign tasks.

Independent Action: Starts working on tasks without needing explicit instructions or encouragement.

Leadership and Influence: Leads others and inspires them to act.

Executive Functioning: Planful, organized, and manage time efficiently & effectively.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read documents and computer monitor screen.

Typical working environment is an office setting.

Occasional travel between school sites or events.

Sedentary work for long periods of time.

This position may work a hybrid schedule and arranged in coordination with the HR Director.

Standard core hours with some flexibility required for events or meetings.

Salary: $72,064 – $107,196 Annually
Job type: Full-time, 260/261 days per year
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, PERA Pension and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

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.