Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Location:
Various Locations

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Assist the children’s teacher in carrying out daily program by arranging equipment and materials, preparing materials, maintaining supplies and participating in various activities.
Work with students individually or in small groups on academic, motor, and social skills, e.g., math, science,  literacy, art, physical education, decision making, self-esteem, pretend play, etc.
Maintain a safe, clean and and caring environment for young children.
Observe children to prevent safety/health hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Manager.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Minimum qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

Demonstrate ability to work with young children.

Preferred qualifications include:

Experience working with diverse student population
Experience working with families from low socio-economic background
Ability to adapt to various schedules and work environments
Bilingual – Spanish preferred

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: Monday-Friday 27 hours/week; Position includes an evening assignment and/or one Saturday morning assignment per session. Daily assignments will be based on program needs.

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.