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### Job Duties

Position Type:

Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Location:

Maple Grove Middle School

Job summary: 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.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

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 Building Coordinator.

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; 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.

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.

Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract

Work schedule: 6 Hours/day; 5 days/week

Job Type or FTE: Part-time; Temporary - September 2nd, 2025 through December 23rd, 2025

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.

### Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent.

### Minimum Experience Required

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.

### Shift

First (Day)

### Number of Openings

1

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Compensation

$19.43 - $24.66 / Hourly

### Postal Code

55369

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

31092

### Job Type

Part Time

### Job Benefits

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1694707452/district279org/xjqhjkcozx87zypawuis/2022-2024ESPFINAL.pdf

### Application Link

https://tinyurl.com/paf6kejj