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Educational Support Professional – District Wide Intervention Support

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Job ID: 5944315
Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with 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 by and under the supervision of the District’s Special Education Coordinator. This is a permanent position whose daily assignment is determined by student needs.

 

Responsibilities and Tasks Include:

Assist District Behavior Specialist with the implementation of behavioral interventions.

Support classroom teacher and ESPs in the implementation of interventions and data collection, under the direction of a District Behavior Specialist.

Observing, collecting, documenting and reporting data as requested.

Carrying out the special education needs, goals and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher.

Participating in IEP conferences as requested.

Insuring that vulnerable students are adequately supervised.

Using adaptive equipment correctly and safely.

Supporting students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP).

Following all district procedures and policies for maintaining a health and safe environment for students and staff.

Assisting students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks. Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to: tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.

Operating adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and insuring their safe and proper use.

Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Keeping all student information strictly confidential.

Communicating with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting practices Act (FERPA) and district policy.

Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Support and mentor ESPs in areas as assigned by the District’s Special Education Coordinator.

Participate in staff team meetings when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be Highly Qualified. Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:

Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota’s standard: 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; Minnesota’s standard: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree; OR

Received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment within 30 days of your start date. Working in a Title I school must be Highly Qualified in accordance with MDE.

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: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week

 

Job Type or FTE: Full-Time

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.

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education (Hidden Valley)

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education: Hidden Valley Elementary

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education: Sky Oaks Elementary

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Special Education ASD CBP Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide academic and goal-based learning experiences that enhance student progress across all settings.

Primary Job Functions:

  • Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.
  • Serve as an IEP/IFSP case manager.
  • Work as a team member in staffings.  Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP/IFSP as related to student needs.
  • Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.
  • Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.
  • Maintain appropriate records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate transition related experiences for students, if applicable.
  • Provide work direction to paraprofessional staff members.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
  • Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.
  • Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
  • Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
  • Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.
  • Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
  • Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
  • Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
  • Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Occupational Therapist

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Job ID: 5865854
Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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. Provide service and support in the area for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual  Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing the conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, and department leadership activities.  Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of guardians/caregivers, department, building and/or district at the discretion of the supervisor.

 

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

 

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

 

Student Services Specialist

 

Minimum qualifications include:

Registered with the State of Minnesota as Occupational Therapist.
Bargaining unit: Teachers

 

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

 

 

FTE: 1.0

 

Desired start date: August 31, 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.