The posting
Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students 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 in the day-to-day operation and function of the Community Based Vocation Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program's simulated and production work labs. And, also, to work with individual or small groups of students in community placements under the direction of a WEC and as directed by and under the supervision of the Student Services Administrator.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- Assist in the implementation of the students' instructional special education/vocational training plans in all settings in which the program is delivered.
- Assist with pre-employment skill development for students receiving CBVAT Transition services.
- Ensure appropriate accommodations/modification supports for students' programs in all settings under the direction of the student's case manager, teacher, or work coordinator.
- Act as a liaison between the CBVAT program and community partnerships.
- Collect observational data for assigned student(s) in various instructional or vocational settings.
- Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data documents relevant to assigned student(s).
- Attend staffings, conferences and other meetings as requested by Supervising Administrator.
- Assist with preparation, collection and maintenance of appropriate materials and equipment for the CBVAT program labs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Posses a valid Drivers License
- Applicants must be considered Highly Qualified (HQ) to work as a special education paraprofessional by their start date per the Minnesota Department of Education.
- Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education (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 degree (or higher); OR
- Received a passing score on the ParaPro, ParaEducator, or ParaPathways Assessment.
- The District will pay for the assessment.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Perform tasks and effectively works with a variety of personnel from various disciplines, including community business partners.
- Experience working with persons with disabilities and/or other human services experience.
- Ability to work independently with WEC work direction on community sites with students.
- Proficiency with office technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Forms).
- Responsibly assist students in transitioning from school to community (i.e. safety knowledge, appropriate behavior, self-advocacy).
- Physical capacity to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals
Salary: Classification 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
Work schedule: 6 hours per day; School Days
FTE: Part-Time; School Year
Desired start date: 10/26/26
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.
