Summary

Support Staff | Educational Support Professionals | Park Brook Elementary | Closing: Until Filled

Description

Job summary: This new position is to provide one-on-one behavior regulation support for a student.  If the student moves from Park Brook there would be a reduction based upon seniority.  While this position is being added for one-on-one support, the ESP’s in the special education department will have schedules to provide the one-on-one support and assist with small groups.  (The intended student will have one-on-one support throughout the day, however, the support will be provided throughout the day with the ESP’s working together.)

Park Brook is a school Focused on Fitness for the purpose of increasing academic achievement. While not a part of this position, there may be opportunities to work with programs before or after school that are related to fitness.  The hours would not necessarily be connected to the SPED position.

Park Brook Elementary has a fitness studio with the intention of providing additional fitness opportunities to assist students with regulating their bodies.  The candidate selected for this position may assist students in this room.

Responsibilities and tasks include: 

  • 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.

 

  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.

  • * working in a Title I school must be Highly Qualified in accordance with MDE. 

 

Salary:  View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract 

Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 30 hours/week  The hours will be from 8:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., however, we reserve the right to adjust the hours from as early as 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or as late as 9:10 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.  The hours, if adjusted, would be a set schedule.

Job type or FTE: Part-time, school year

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional 

Desired start date: As soon as possible

 

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.