Delano Public Schools is seeking an experienced and visionary educational leader to serve as Superintendent, with the Board’s preference being for the successful candidate to begin service on January 1, 2027. The Board recognizes that the timing and circumstances of each candidate may vary and is committed to considering a broad and diverse pool of qualified applicants. While the search is focused on identifying a permanent Superintendent, the District is also open to exploring candidates interested in an interim leadership opportunity beginning January 1, 2027, should that arrangement best meet the needs of the District. The Board will also fully consider highly qualified candidates who may not be available to begin service until July 1, 2027. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their experience, qualifications, and potential fit with the District’s current and future needs.
Metro
Resource ESP 1:1
Job ID: 5951363
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately
Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Educational Support Professional (ESP) to join our team for 6 hours daily. In this role, you will work 1:1 with a student in a Resource Special Education setting, helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their school day.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide tailored 1:1 support to assist the student with learning activities, classroom routines, and behavior management.
Implement specific accommodations, modifications, and strategies outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Collaborate closely with Special Education teachers, grade-level classroom teachers, and support staff to ensure consistency and student progress.
Support the student in meeting their individualized academic and functional goals.
Provide dynamic assistance as needed to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Minimum qualifications include:
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 (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 ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
The District will pay for the assessment.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
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.
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 per day, school year only
FTE: Part-time, School Year
Desired start date: Week of 10/05/2026
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.
Resource ESP
Job ID: 5951367
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately
Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Educational Support Professional (ESP) to join our team for 6 hours daily. In this role, you will work with students in a Resource Special Education setting, helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their school day.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide support to assist the students with learning activities, classroom routines, and behavior management.
Implement specific accommodations, modifications, and strategies outlined in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Collaborate closely with Special Education teachers, grade-level classroom teachers, and support staff to ensure consistency and student progress.
Support the students in meeting their individualized academic and functional goals.
Provide dynamic assistance as needed to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Minimum qualifications include:
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 (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 ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.The District will pay for the assessment.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
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.
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 per day, school year only
FTE: Full-time, School Year
Desired start date: Week of 10/5/2026
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.
OAP – OEC Administrative Assistant (3-A)
Job ID: 5951544
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026
Job Summary: To provide in-depth secretarial/clerical support to the site administrator/front office and staff of the Osseo Education Center through management of district provided resources under the direction of the site administrator.
Osseo Education Center is looking for a candidate with diverse skills who can direct and redirect students in a confident manner; possesses strong clerical and communication skills, is comfortable greeting visitors, answering phones and fielding questions. In addition, candidates must have a positive attitude, be willing to work as part of a team, and be flexible with needed assignments.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide secretarial/clerical support to the administrator and Osseo Education Center staff in the form of typing, data entry, record keeping, filing, duplication of materials, locating resources, and answering phones.
Greet visitors and answer questions/concerns for the Osseo Education Center; provide community resource information.
Provide support to and function as a liaison between building administrator, staff, students, families, and the general public.
Liaison for building and district communication.
Communicate and coordinate services with internal and external vendors.
Monitor and implement requests for all community, school, and extra-curricular requests requiring building facilities and/or equipment.
Arrange and monitor transportation for all community outings, employment, and volunteer placements.
Communicate transportation needs to Transportation Department.
Monitor site administrator calendar: arrange and schedule appointments and meetings and keep administrator updated.
Monitor attendance line; record and communicate student absences to building staff.
Monitor facilities and notify appropriate source of any equipment or special work arrangements necessary.
Update and maintain handbooks and manuals.
Assist in keeping physical asset & key inventory.
Other clerical duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Extensive secretarial/clerical skills, including MS office software (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook), Google applications and database maintenance.
Extensive skills in developing and maintaining record systems.
Knowledge of district policies as they affect the general operation of the building.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of the materials and information disseminated daily.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
Ability to carry out job responsibilities independently, possess effective time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of district policies and procedures.
Preferred qualifications include:
Prefer additional education and experience in an office environment.
Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
Work schedule: 8 hrs/day, 212 days per year
Desired start date: 10/12/26
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.
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.
Educational Support Professional – Instructional (TEMPORARY)
Job ID:5948492
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Starting Date:Immediately
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:
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.
Minimum qualifications include:
High school diploma or equivalent.
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: 10/5/2026 – 11/20/2026. Monday through Friday. Start/End dates can be adjusted if the student evaluation process ends before 11/20/26.
FTE: 6 hours per day
Desired start date: ASAP
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.