Teacher - Special Education (Center-Based Connect)

ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to grow professionally

Mentorship programs for teachers

Variety of benefits

Impactful work

Job summary

ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Classroom Teacher to inspire and prepare students. The role involves providing tailored instruction, managing classroom dynamics, and working collaboratively with caregivers and colleagues to ensure each scholar's success.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and possess a valid MN teaching license in Special Education or a related field. This role encourages professional growth with a focus on meaningful work and a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a MN teaching license in appropriate field, preferably in Special Education.
• Willingness to obtain Tier 1 or 2 if not currently licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support according to Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
• Manage classroom duties and enforce district rules.
• Collaborate with guardians/caregivers and staff on scholar development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license in Special Education

Job description

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.

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district.

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

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.