Educational Support Professional (1:1) - Special Education (Highly Qualified)

Osseo Ind School District 279•Maple Grove, MN

About The Position

The Educational Support Professional supports students and assists the special education teacher with classroom operations and instruction, working with individual students or small groups as assigned. The role helps implement students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management, and follows through on individual plans in all program settings. Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher according to students’ needs. The employee collects observational data, prepares and maintains educational materials and equipment, participates in meetings as requested, and completes student-related forms and reports as directed. Other duties may be assigned by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator or Special Education Supervisor. Participation in the district training program is required before and during employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet Minnesota Department of Education Highly Qualified requirements for a special education paraprofessional by the start date through one of the following: at least 60 semester credits or equivalent two years of study at an institution of higher education; an associate’s degree or higher; or a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
Have the skills needed to perform assigned tasks and work with children, staff, and parents.
Have the physical capability to lift and attend to students’ physical needs as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elementary-aged students.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing students’ special education instructional plans, including physical and behavioral management.
Follow through on students’ individual plans in all settings where the program is delivered, as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Collect observational data about assigned students in various school settings and report it to the supervising teacher.
Assist with the preparation, collection, and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Assist with staffings, conferences, and other special meetings as requested by the supervising teacher.
Complete educational forms, reports, and other student-related data as directed by the special education teacher.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator or Special Education Supervisor.
Participate in the district training program before and during employment.