Substitute - Educational Support Professional

We offer a variety of substitute positions including teachers, educational support professionals, school nurses, KidStop (before and after school program), custodial, food services and more. Please click on the link to learn about our opportunities: Substitute Opportunities

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. In the absence of the classroom educational support professional (ESP), the substitute ESP supports the classroom teacher in instruction, encouraging student progress, and managing the learning environment.

Primary Function:  Filling in for absent regular ESP to assist special education teachers and students in the classroom. 
 
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

• Assist in the implementation of the students' special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management.  This may include feeding, toileting, and diapering students, 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.
• Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
• 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 or Special Education Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications include:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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; 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; An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR
    • Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
      • The District will pay for the assessment.
    • Must be willing to take and pass a personal care assistant (PCA) assessment within 30 days of start date.

 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: $21.42/hr

If you are interested in being considered for a Short-Call Substitute Teaching position (Bachelor's Degree or Higher required) please apply through PELSB at https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/apply/

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. 

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