ESP - Instructional - HQ

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HQ JobID:

32250

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Educational Support Professionals Date Posted:

5/27/2026

Location:

Garden City Elementary Closing Date:

Until Filled Job summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks, working directly and indirectly with students. These tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional time.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Under the supervision of the Title One Lead Teacher, Instructional Assistant, and School Principal Provide Instructional and SEL Interventions to individuals and small groups 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 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. Enter notes on both academic and SEL interventions as directed Participate in ongoing staff development Basic knowledge of iPads, Chromebooks, and Google Suite Correct tests via computer. Record results in grade books. Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee; which may include covering lunch and recess on an emergency basis.

Minimum qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrate ability to work with students. Computer and word processing experience helpful. 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. Must be highly qualified (HQ) within 30 days from the date of employment https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/Para/ District will pay for the exam and up to 10 hours of prep and exam time.

Salary:

View Classification 2 salary grid on page 4, section 1, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract Work schedule: 6 hours/day Job type or

FTE:

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 HR@district279.org 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. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/28/2026 1:45:11 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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