Teacher - Special Education (Resource)

Elm Creek Elementary; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Creek Elementary in Maple Grove, Minnesota, part of Osseo Area Schools, is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher. The role focuses on implementing IEP goals, providing targeted instruction, and maintaining accurate scholar records within a collaborative school environment.

The position requires a Minnesota teaching license in the appropriate field and a willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (ABS, ASD, EBD, and/or LD - multiple preferred) OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support aligned to the IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain scholar records and prepare related reports to site/department licensed administrators.
• Communicate with guardians/caregivers and collaborate on each scholar's development.
• Perform classroom management duties and enforce district rules.
• Participate in district/building/department leadership activities when applicable.

Skills

Resource setting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Resource)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Elm Creek Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876699

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 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, ASD, EBD, and/or LD - multiple 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

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience teaching in the Resource setting

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 :August 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 > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 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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