Teacher – Behavior Intervention Specialist

Jobsitemnasa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth opportunities

Benefits package

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIT) to plan, guide, and revise a comprehensive social-emotional and behavior support program aligned with district guidelines. You will work directly with scholars, conduct individual assessments, and develop goals while serving as a team member to support MTSS and staff development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to meet SEL goals, design and deliver curriculum, and participate in district leadership activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise a comprehensive social-emotional and behavior support program.
• Work with scholars including conducting individual assessments and developing goals.
• Support MTSS and build capacity in staff through professional learning.
• Collaborate with staff to meet SEL and behavior goals and district guidelines.
• Communicate with guardians/caregivers and design/assess curriculum per district guidelines.
• Participate in district, building, and department leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

MN teaching license in appropriate field

Out of Field Permission (willingness to obtain)

Job description

Job ID: 5847457

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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. Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise a comprehensive social-emotional and behavior support program with interventions and supports aligned to district guidelines; work directly with scholars including conducting individual assessments and developing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives; serve as a team member to support MTSS; build capacity in staff to meet building and system-wide social-emotional and behavior initiatives through professional learning for individuals, departments, and/or grade levels and collaborating with and supporting staff in meeting the social-emotional and behavior goals and objectives of scholars; support and promote School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals including implementation of steps and processes; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver and assess social-emotional and behavior curriculum according to district guidelines; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and building at the discretion of the supervisor.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIT)

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*

*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Salary:

View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule:

M-F, 8 hours per day (teacher contract time 8:30am-3:40pm)

FTE:

1.0 FTE

Desired start date:

8-31-26 (additional time available prior for leadership work)

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 [e-mail] 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time