ESP - Student and Parking Lot Monitor/Instructional

Job summary:  Supervise parking lots and areas of the building determined by the administration on school days.  Individual(s) will encourage appropriate student conduct and attempt to prevent loitering, theft, trespassing, etc., on school property. Assist the classroom teachers with instructional activities, working directly and indirectly with students.    Responsibilities and tasks include (Hall/Parking Monitor):    Monitor student and staff vehicles to see that they are parked legally, obey traffic rules and deposit liter in appropriate containers. Be alert to the behaviors of students that would be of concern for the well being of the school. Monitor student behavior on school property. Report suspicious activities on school grounds to appropriate school authorities. Inform appropriate school authorities when emergencies develop or questions arise.   Responsibilities and tasks include (Instructional):  Assist in general classroom operational procedures such as setting up and operating audiovisual equipment, preparing and setting up art supplies, etc. Work directly with students individually or in small groups on academic and motor or social skills, e.g., reading, math, color recognition, decision making, self-esteem building, etc. 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. Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.   Minimum qualifications include:    Applicants must be Highly Qualified - 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 within 30 days of your start date, working in a Title I school must be Highly Qualified in accordance with MDE. District will pay for the exam and up to 10 hours of prep and exam time.   Preferred qualifications include:  Good understanding of the philosophy of today's high school and high school student; be able to understand, communicate and accept senior high students. Basic understanding of discipline and the benefits of good discipline. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the building.   Salary:  View Classification I (1) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification II (2), page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract Work schedule: 6.25 hours/day; 5 days/week (3.25 hrs/day Student & Parking Lot Monitor - class 1 pay and 3 hrs/day Instructional - class 2 pay) 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.