What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESP - Special Education/Vocational Trainer position at Osseo Area Schools?
ESP - Special Education/Vocational Trainer JobID: 31106
Position Type
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals
Date Posted
9/17/2025
Location
CBVAT
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Job summary: Assist Work Experience Coordinators (WEC) in the day-to-day operation and function of the Community Based Vocation Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program's simulated and production work labs. And, also, to work with individual or small groups of students in community placements under the direction of a WEC and as directed by and under the supervision of the Student Services Administrator.
Responsibilities and tasks include
Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week
Job Type or FTE: part-time; school year
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Osseo Area Schools offer
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
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals
Date Posted
9/17/2025
Location
CBVAT
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job summary: Assist Work Experience Coordinators (WEC) in the day-to-day operation and function of the Community Based Vocation Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program's simulated and production work labs. And, also, to work with individual or small groups of students in community placements under the direction of a WEC and as directed by and under the supervision of the Student Services Administrator.
Responsibilities and tasks include
- Assist in the implementation of the students' instructional special education/vocational training plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
- Assist with pre-employment skill development for students receiving CBVAT Transition services.
- Ensure appropriate accommodations/modification supports for students' programs in all settings under the direction of the student's case manager, teacher, or work coordinator.
- Act as a liaison between the CBVAT program and community partnerships.
- Collect observational data for assigned student(s) in various instructional or vocational settings.
- Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data documents relevant to assigned student(s).
- Attend staffings, conferences and other meetings as requested by Supervising Administrator.
- Assist with preparation, collection and maintenance of appropriate materials and equipment for the CBVAT program labs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
- Perform tasks and effectively works with a variety of personnel from various disciplines, including community business partners.
- Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or other human services experience.
- Ability to work independently with WEC work direction on community sites with students.
- Proficiency with office technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms).
- Responsibly assist students in transitioning from school to community (i.e. safety knowledge, appropriate behavior, self-advocacy).
- Physical capacity to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week
Job Type or FTE: part-time; school year
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Osseo Area Schools offer
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- Summer opportunities
- and more
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.
