Special Education (Resource program) – HQ

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 by supporting students and assisting the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom. To work with individual or small groups of students as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks include: 

• Assisting special education students with daily activities including academic, social, motor and/or functional tasks;
• Observing, collecting, documenting and reporting data as requested;
• Carrying out the special education needs, goals and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher; and
• Participating in IEP conferences as requested.
• Insuring that vulnerable students are adequately supervised;
• Using adaptive equipment correctly and safely;
• Supporting students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP);
• Following all district procedures and policies for maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and staff;
• Assisting students with the self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks. Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.
• Operating adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and insuring their safe and proper use
• Keeping all student information strictly confidential;
• Communicating with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting Practices Act (FERPA) and District policy;
• Participating in required training;
• Working as a team to support student learning; 
• Participating in staff team meetings when requested.
• 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
• Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota’s standard; 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; Minnesota’s standard: An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR
  • Received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Must be highly qualified (HQ) within 30 days from the date of employment https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/Para/ 
  • District will pay for the exam and up to 10 hours of prep and exam time.

 Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Working with children;
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats;
• Developing collaborative working relationship with students and staff;
• Using positive behavior intervention strategies;
• Resolving conflict effectively;
• Promoting positive environments by working effectively with diverse students, staff, families and communities;
• Using computer software such as email, Microsoft office and Google Drive;
• Organizing and managing time effectively;
• Working in a flexible and adaptable manner with a tolerance for ambiguity; and
• Modeling the attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator.

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; 5 days/week
Job type or FTE: part-time; school year
Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional 
Desired start date: ASAP

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.