Teacher - Special Education (Center-Based Connect)

Osseo Area School; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is seeking a Special Education Classroom Teacher for Zanewood Community School. The role involves providing instruction and support aligned to IEP goals, evaluating student progress, and maintaining records in accordance with district policy.

The position requires MN teaching license in Special Education or eligibility for an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1/2 license, with a 1.0 FTE workload and potential district leadership involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• MN teaching license in Special Education or multiple licenses preferred.
• If not currently licensed, willing to obtain Tier 1 or 2 and/or Out of Field Permission.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas or program, including writing and implementing IEP goals.
• Evaluate scholar performance according to IEP goals and district policy.
• Maintain required scholar records and related reports to administrators.
• Maintain contact with guardians/caregivers and collaborate on scholar development.
• Perform classroom management duties and enforce district rules.
• Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning as applicable.
• Participate in district/building/program leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license - Special Education

Out of Field Permission

Tier 1 or 2 license

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Center-Based Connect) JobID: 31390

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Connect
• Date Posted: 12/10/2025
• Location: Zanewood Community School

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Connect

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

Location: Zanewood Community School

Closing Date: Until Filled

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. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas or program for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; 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; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, department, or program leadership activities. Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, Special Education, multiple licenses preferred, 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 Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo

FTE: 1.0

Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

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

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.