Teacher - Special Education (Center Based Connect)

Osseo Area Schools; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

Mentorship programs for teachers and E

Summer opportunities

and more

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a Special Education Classroom Teacher to empower scholars through individualized goals and collaborative support. The role includes providing in-person instruction aligned with IEP objectives, maintaining records, and communicating with guardians.

The position requires classroom management, adherence to district policy, and participation in leadership and program activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (Special Education DCD, ASD or PI) or 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 license.
• See MN-PelsB for additional licensing information.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare scholars with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams.
• Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas and implement individual scholar goals.
• Evaluate scholar performance according to IEP goals and district policy.
• Maintain required scholar records and prepare reports for administrators.
• Maintain contact with guardians and collaborate on student development; enforce district rules.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MN teaching license (Special Education DCD/ASD/PI)

Out of Field Permission / Tier 1 or 2 license

Job description

Job Duties

Job ID: 5753348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

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. 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__DCD, ASD or PI, 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

Bargaining unit: Teachers

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

FTE: 1.0

Desired start date: 8/31/2026

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.

Minimum Education Required

N/A

Minimum Experience Required

N/A

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$54,666.00 - $73,019.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55443

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5753348

Job Benefits

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