ESP - Special Education Program ; HQ

Position: ESP - Special Education Program 1:1 (HQ)

Job Information

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals
• Date Posted: 1/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Fernbrook Elementary
• Closing Date: until filled

Job Summary

Specifically this position will work 1:1 with one or more special education students with a wide variety of significant needs to implement daily interventions and assistance as planned by licensed staff.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• 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.
• Specifically this position will work 1:1 with a student in 1st Grade to implement daily interventions and assistance as planned by licensed staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 number required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended
    • An Associate’s (or higher) degree;
      Minnesota’s standard: an AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree
    • Received a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment.

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

5 hours/day; 5 days/week

Job Type or FTE

Part-time, school year

Bargaining Unit

Educational Support Professional

Desired Start Date

ASAP

Benefits

• 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 HR or call .

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.

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