ESP - Special Education (Resource program) JobID: 28371

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 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 as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks include : Assisting special education students with daily activities including academic, social, motor and / or functional tasks;
• Observing, collecting, documenting and reporting data as requested; Carrying out the special education needs, goals and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher;
• and Participating in IEP conferences as requested. Insuring that vulnerable students are adequately supervised; Using adaptive equipment correctly and safely;
• Supporting students who display aggressive, abusive or inappropriate verbal and / or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP);

Following all district procedures and policies for maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and staff; Assisting students with the self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting.

Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and / or functional tasks. Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.

• Operating adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and insuring their safe and proper use Keeping all student information strictly confidential;
• Communicating with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting Practices Act (FERPA) and District policy;

Participating in required training; Working as a team to support student learning; Participating in staff team meetings when requested.

Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator Special Education Supervisor.

Minimum qualifications include : High School Diploma or equivalent. 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 employmen Knowledge, skills, and abilities include : Working with children;
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats; Developing collaborative working relationship with students and staff;
• Using positive behavior intervention strategies; Resolving conflict effectively; Promoting positive environments by working effectively with diverse students, staff, families and communities;
• Using computer software such as email, Microsoft office and Google Drive; Organizing and managing time effectively; Working in a flexible and adaptable manner with a tolerance for ambiguity;

and Modeling the attributes of an efficacious learner : resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator.

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 : 6 hours / day;

5 days / week Job type or FTE : 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