Teacher - Special Education (Resource)

Garden City Elementary; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Elementary in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota seeks a Special Education (Resource) Teacher to implement IEP-driven instruction and monitor scholar progress. The role includes collaboration with families and staff, maintaining records, and delivering in-person and online learning when required.

The position is 1.0 FTE with a start date of August 31, 2026, within Osseo Area Schools ISD 279. Qualifications include a Minnesota teaching license in the appropriate field and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minnesota teaching license in an appropriate field (ABS) or a valid Minnesota license in another field with willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not licensed, eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 license.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support scholars, develop IEP-based goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance and maintain required records and reports.
• Maintain communications with guardians and collaborate with families.
• Manage classroom operations and enforce district policies, including due process rules.
• Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; participate in leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license (ABS) or other field license with Out of Field Permission

Job description

Osseo Ind School District 279 Garden City Elementary - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Teacher - Special Education (Resource)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Garden City Elementary - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (ABS), 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).

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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