Educational Support Professional

• Due Process Special Education/Recess & Lunch/Special Education
  Osseo Ind School District 279
  Park Brook Elementary
• Brooklyn Park, Minnesota This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools
• District 279
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5911631

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

Job summary: To inspire and prepare each and every student with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by supporting student services in due process. 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. Facilitate due process of special education meetings and reports.

Responsibilities for Due Process ESP and tasks include:

• Coordinates due process for the special education team
• 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.
• Schedule IEP and referral meetings. Data entry of IEP's and transportation requests.

Responsibilities for Recess/Lunch include:

Students go outside for recess unless raining, or the weather is colder than

• 5 degrees.

Supervise students.

Circulate throughout the entire play area during recess.

Responsibilities for Special Education ESP and tasks include:

• This person selected for this positon must be willing to assist with and/or lead in providing assistance in the restroom for students who need assistance or changing of diapers.
• The person selected may need to be able to assist students on/off of recess equipment.
• Assist students with academics, physical education, music education, and/or to participate in the general education classroom. All of the aforementioned would be under the direction of a teacher for the subject.

Minimum qualifications include:

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

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: Monday through Friday

FTE:

32 hours per week

Desired start date: 9/21/2026 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!

Park Brook Elementary school is a Focus on Fitness school for the purpose of increasing academic growth and positive behaviors. The individual selected should be supportive of this initiative. There are opportunities before school, after school and on weekends to provide support for a number of fitness activities, all of which are paid and not a requirement of the position.

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.

Position Type:

Part-Time