Metro

Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Location:
Oak View Elementary

Closing Date:
until filled

Job Summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks and/or intervention, academic support and working directly and indirectly with students.  These tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional time. Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom, and to work with individual or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.  Depending on program needs, management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment. Includes lunch and recess supervision.

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.
Assist in the implementation of the students’ special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral 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 and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
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/Special Education Supervisor.
Includes lunch and recess supervision.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.
Minimum qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
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.
Computer and word processing experience helpful.
Salary:  View Classification I (1) and II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract
Work schedule: 6 hrs/day; 5 days/week (Instructional – 3.25 hours/day; Special Ed – 1.75 hours/day; Clerical/Lunch/Recess – 1 hour/day)
Job Type or FTE: Part time, school year
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional
Desired start date: 9/5/23

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:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
until filled

Job Summary:
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 specialized clerical and technical duties related to the assignment or placement, as well as related responsibilities requiring creative solutions to specialized site/department needs. Answer correspondence and assemble highly confidential and sensitive information. Interact with a diverse group of external customers as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and carry out a diversified workload, and make recommendations for changes in office practices or procedures.

Responsibilities and tasks include:
– Responsible for record retention and records request, homeschool documentation, LCTS for the district to include training staff, order textbooks for non-public schools, submitting homeschool and non-public data on behalf of the district to MDE.
– Provide support to the Assist Director of Student Services.
– Provide support as needed for creating and maintaining staff registrations in Power School.
– Provide support and schedule permits for Student Services staff in the Facilities Scheduling program.
– Delivering customer service that embodies the District mission.
– Assisting school/department leaders with communications.
– Acting as a liaison between parents, students, community and site/department staff.
– Communicating and coordinating services with internal and external vendors to ensure quality service to our school system.
– Submitting business forms, requisitions, orders and school board approval forms.
– Assisting with the planning and coordination of site/departmental events as needed (e.g. materials, transportation).
– Collaborating with food service personnel for assistance with food/beverage requests.
– Maintaining records on staff absences.
– Scanning and/or retrieving information located on the system’s network.
– Creating/inputting data into spreadsheets and/or databases.
– Preparing and maintaining records (vendor, staff and/or student records).
– Maintaining and updating records for site/department (e.g. department expenditures, budgets).

Minimum Qualifications include: High school graduate or equivalent; Prior customer service and Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications include:
– Vocational training in secretarial office procedures and Synergy SIS/SE network training
– Prior related secretarial/clerical work experience
– Proficiency managing various budgets and experience in an education setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:
– Understanding of data entry concepts and ability to learn statewide reporting systems (MIN-ITS)
– Knowledge of spreadsheet and database management software and word processing skills.
– Advance knowledge of general office and general administrative procedures and operational requirements.
– Understanding of office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or customized systems/applications.
– Ability to work successfully in a team setting;
– Understanding of data privacy requirements, policies, procedures, laws and rules as it pertains to job assignments.

Salary range: Class V-B, $24.10-$26.49/hour; View salary grid on Page 5, Section 1, and Classification, Pages 6 – 7, Section 3 of the Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs) contract

Work schedule: 260 Days – 40 Hrs/wk

Bargaining Unit: Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs)

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.