Metro

Position Type:
Technology/Support Specialist

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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 designing, implementing, and maintaining District-wide learning systems and educational tools (Google, Schoology, Seesaw, Clever) that enable department to provide a high level of satisfaction to customers using District technology. This position supports the Department of Learning & Achievement.

Responsibilities and tasks include:
Analyzing options and deciding which learning systems or standards are used to serve our customers.
Implementing learning systems and creating training and procedures for those that provide support for the solution.
Providing second or third-level technical support as last contact before vendor gets involved.
Designing, implementing, and maintaining District-wide learning systems and educational tools.
Establishing procedures for most effective use of these tools.
Achieving, maintaining, and providing “expert-level” technical support for learning systems and educations tools.
Creating and communicate standardized procedures and troubleshooting steps.
Directing the work of others to accomplish the goal, during troubleshooting or project work.
Collaborating with Coordinator reviewing performance and training needs.
Providing work direction, training, and instruction to tech support staff, including Tech Support Specialists, Tech ESP’s, and staff that support technology in buildings.
Installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all learning systems and educational tools.
Providing first-level troubleshooting of network-related issues.
Documenting daily activities on a work order.
Providing remote and on-site technical support and maintenance for learning systems and educations tools in classrooms, offices, and other facilities as needed to ensure optimal classroom performance and minimizing downtime.
Documenting daily activity in the appropriate work ticket tracking system.
Building and managing the relationship with our vendors to insure we maximize the relationship and benefits of their solutions.
Determining when contact with vendor is needed for designing, installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting.
Using input from vendor and internal sources, determine the best possible time to upgrade or perform maintenance.
Creating project plans and managing the project to completion, include reporting.
Collaborating with vendors to analyze options and provide the best possible solution or upgrade of system software or hardware. Insure that maximum benefits are being provided by technology solutions.
Coordinating upgrades and deployment with vendor and District calendar to insure minimal disruption.
Discovering, analyzing and resolving district-wide technology problems and prevent future re-occurrence. Preventing system-wide problems.
Collaborating with others to analyze and resolve problems.
Establishing and performing preventive maintenance to prevent problems.
Consulting with vendor as needed.

Minimum qualifications include:
Minimum of associate degree or a two-year college or technical school along with 3 years of prior related work experience OR eight years of related experience. Experience should include: work direction, training, report writing, word processing, spreadsheets, and working with application end users and software.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Detailed operational use of learning systems (Google, Schoology, Seesaw, Clever)
Familiarity with single sign-on applications/tools
Mobile device knowledge (Chromebooks/iPads)
General office computer hardware and office equipment.
Quality control and quality assurance techniques and procedures
Writing processes and directing others on how to follow processes
Advanced (expert-level) technology troubleshooting procedures
Researching solutions to complicated technical problems
Providing exceptional customer service
Operating computers and other technology, and a variety of software, at an expert level
Troubleshooting very complex technology problems in a methodical and logical manner, knowing when to escalate to vendor
Prioritizing a constantly changing work load
Working independently and in a team
Learning new skills and communicating those to others
Effective communications, listening, verbal and written; expressing technical terms and situations to technical and non-technical customers
Organizing details; managing time effectively
Preferred qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Coursework in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Salary: View classification on Pages 2 – 3, Section 1, salary grid on Pages 3 – 4, Section 2 of the Hourly Technical
Job type or FTE: Full-Time, Full-Year
Bargaining unit: Hourly Technical
Desired start date: ASAP

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:
Transportation/Bus – Educational Support Professional

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job summary: Assist students and driver in the transportation of students.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Provide a safe and positive experience for students on special education and general education buses.
Assist/accompany child in loading and unloading by operating wheelchair lift or holding hand/arm to support child.
Responsible for securing students in wheel chairs, assisting and securing students into booster seats, and securing students in safety vests.
Cooperates with the driver in maintaining good ridership control. Corrects disruptive behavior by singing, talking or providing distractions on the bus.
Works with drivers and students to promote positive behavior on special education and general education buses by utilizing our Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (PBIS), bus behavior matrix and bus bucks program.
Assist students in keeping clothes on, being sure articles are not left behind, etc. Be sure students are comfortable and special seat or equipment stays secured; e.g., wheelchair brake.
Cooperate and communicate with teachers, nurse and parents regarding student behavior/problems. Give/receive information pertaining to problems. Informs parents of students’ behavior.
Communicate with transportation office regarding problems with pick-up areas, excessive tardiness and other special problems encountered in providing services. Informs of severe deviation/problems, e.g., problem student, extreme delays in picking up students, no parent to greet the child, etc.
Complete Bus Conduct and Incident Communications on student’s transportation problems as they arise.
Attend monthly ESP meetings to learn and collaborate on bus ESP issues.
ESP’s will be required to work with two school district calendars. Some students attend District 287 and will require ESP’s to work on NON-OSSEO days.
Ability to log into district website to report hours worked weekly and review emails as needed.
Assist with answering phones and addressing transportation related questions.
Ability to perform data entry.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform tasks or work with children.
Ability to attend to physical needs of students.
Ability to work inside and outside school bus and in the elements.
Experience with persons with disabilities desired.

 

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract ; $19.43 to $24.66/hourly, Benefits (8) Paid Holiday and Sick Time, 403B Match, and Medical (based on hours)

Work schedule: 6 hours/day Part-Time; 5 days/week Split Shift (A.M. / P.M.)

Job type : Part-time, school year

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional

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.

Position Type:
Substitute/Educational Support Professionals

Location:
Various Sites

Closing Date:
until filled

SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL

We offer a variety of substitute positions, including: teachers, educational support professionals, school nurses, KidStop (before and after school program), custodial, food services and more. Please click on the link to learn about our opportunities: Substitute Opportunities

General Purpose of Job: 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. In the absence of the classroom educational support professional (ESP), the substitute ESP supports the classroom teacher in instruction, encouraging student progress, and managing the learning environment.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Filling in for absent regular ESP to assist special education teachers and students in the classroom.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

Assist in the implementation of the students’ special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management. This may include feeding, toileting, and diapering students, 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 and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Complete 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.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator or Special Education Supervisor.

Salary: $19.43/hr

If you are interested in being considered for a Short-Call Substitute Teaching position (Bachelor’s Degree or Higher required) please apply through PELSB at https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/apply/

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.