Teacher - Special Education (Long-Term Substitute)

Birch Grove Elementary; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

Mentorship programs for teachers and E

Summer opportunities

A variety of benefits

Job summary

Birch Grove Elementary in Brooklyn Park, MN, seeks a Special Education teacher for a long-term substitute role. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, implementing IEP goals, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

The position is temporary, integrating with district processes and district leadership activities. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and MN teaching license in appropriate field, with preference for ABS or multiple Special

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (ABS, Multiple Special Education licenses preferred)
• Or a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas or program for which employed, including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance according to IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain required scholar records and report to site/department administrators.
• Communicate with guardians/caregivers and involve them in each scholar's development.
• Perform classroom management duties and enforce district rules; use resources and technologies effectively.
• Contribute to district/school goals and participate in leadership activities when applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MN teaching license in appropriate field (ABS, Multiple Special Education licenses preferred)

Out of Field Permission willingness / Tier 1 or 2 license eligible

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Birch Grove Elementary - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Osseo Ind School District 279 Birch Grove Elementary - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5894402

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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.

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 (ABS, Multiple Special Education 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

Work schedule: Temporary 8/31/2026 through 6/10/2027

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > Learning Disabled
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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