ESP - Instructional Title 1/Clerical - HQ

Job summary:  Assist the TITLE 1 teacher with instructional tasks, working directly and indirectly with students.  These tasks will constitute the major portion of the Educational Support Professional time. Supervise students for lunch and recess.    Responsibilities and tasks include:    Work directly with students individually or in small groups academically. Assist students and teachers in large group activities/projects. Seek out special instructional materials to assist with students having particular learning problems, e.g., separate math skill worksheet, not a part of teacher's curriculum. Type worksheets, tests, or various instructional material; duplicate and assemble. Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee. Supervise students for lunch and recess.   Minimum qualifications include:    High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrate ability to work with students. Computer and word processing experience helpful. 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:  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.   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: 5 hrs/day Title 1 & 1 hr/day Clerical Lunch/Recess Supervision   Job type or FTE: Part-time, school year Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professional   Desired start date: 1/7/25    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 [email protected] 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.