Student Support Specialist

2 days ago

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Minnesota Service Cooperatives Full time
Job Summary

To inspire and prepare each student with confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to the 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.

Responsibilities and Tasks
  • Assist special education students with daily activities, including academic, social, motor, and/or functional tasks.
  • Observe, collect, document, and report data as requested.
  • Carry out the special education needs, goals, and objectives of students as communicated by the special education teacher.
  • Participate in IEP conferences as requested.
  • Ensure vulnerable students are adequately supervised.
  • Use adaptive equipment correctly and safely.
  • Support students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior as outlined on the Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
  • Follow all district procedures and policies for maintaining a health and safe environment for students and staff.
  • Assist students with self-care tasks, including feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving, and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks.
  • Operate adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, and assistive technology, and ensure their safe and proper use.
  • Keep all student information strictly confidential.
  • Communicate with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting practices Act (FERPA) and district policy.
  • Support and mentor ESPs in areas assigned by the District's Special Education Coordinator.
  • Participate in staff team meetings when requested.
  • Participate in district training programs prior to and during employment.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Applicants must be Highly Qualified, meeting the requirements 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.
    • An Associate's (or higher) degree; Minnesota's standard: an AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree.
    • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrate ability to work with students.
  • Computer and word processing experience helpful.

Osseo Area Schools offers a variety of benefits, mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals, summer opportunities, and more.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

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.

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