Teacher - Behavior Intervention Specialist/ Instructional Assistant

Zanewood Community School; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth opportunities

Benefits package

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Zanewood Community School in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, part of Osseo Area Schools (ISD 279), is seeking qualified candidates for two combined roles: Behavior Intervention Specialist and Instructional Assistant. The positions involve MTSS support, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with staff to implement district guidelines.

The roles require flexibility in hours and active engagement with families and guardians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field required or willing to obtain Out of Field Permission
• Willing and eligible to apply for Tier 1 or 2 if not licensed

Responsibilities

• Support MTSS social-emotional and academic interventions
• Conduct individual assessments and develop goals for scholars
• Lead and participate in district, building, and department leadership activities
• Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support

Job description

Teacher - Behavior Intervention Specialist/ Instructional Assistant

Osseo Ind School District 279 Zanewood Community School - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job Details

Job ID: 5928342
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 8, 2026

Job Description

Behavior Intervention Specialist 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

Instructional Assistant 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 MTSS academic interventions including training staff in the delivery of academic interventions, monitoring the fidelity of intervention instruction, and monitoring scholar data to identify those in need of additional academic support; serve as a team member to support MTSS social-emotional intervention; support staff in meeting the academic needs of scholars including facilitating and supporting PLTs in analyzing assessment results and making instructional decisions, assist with the implementation of culturally responsive teaching strategies, facilitate teacher collaboration and observation of peers, and provide professional learning; work directly with scholars including conducting individual assessments and writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed; serve as the lead for all aspects of standardized testing; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support when applicable; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of building and district at the discretion of the supervisor.

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

Instructional Assistant (IA) 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

Bargaining unit : Teachers

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

Work schedule :Full Time, School Year

FTE :.5 Behavior Intervention Specialist, .5 Instructional Assistant

Desired start date :10/08/2026

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

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]