Educational Support Professional - EL (5 hours) / Clerical (1 hour) - Highly Qualified

Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and confidence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by assisting EL teaching staff with instructional and operational tasks, working directly and indirectly with students.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

* Provide instructional support to English Learner (EL) students in individual, small-group, and classroom settings to strengthen English language development and academic success.

* Collaborate with EL teachers and classroom teachers to implement instructional strategies, reinforce language skills, and support students in accessing grade-level curriculum.

* Build positive relationships with students by fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment that promotes confidence and engagement.

* Support student progress by monitoring participation, encouraging independence, and providing feedback to the supervising teacher on student growth and needs.

* Assist with classroom routines and instructional preparation, including organizing learning materials, preparing resources, and supporting technology used during instruction.

* Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while effectively communicating and collaborating with staff, students, and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ) 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 degree (or higher); OR
• Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
• The District will pay for the assessment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrate ability to work with students.
• Computer and word processing experience helpful.

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 2 (EL, 5 hours) and Classification 1 (Clerical, 1 hour); View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule: Monday through Friday

FTE: 6 hours/day; 30 hours/week

Desired start date: September 8, 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!

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.