Teacher - Special Education (Resource/Center Based Prep)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Mentorship programs

Summer opportunities

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Minnesota seeks a Special Education Classroom Teacher to inspire and support scholars with individualized goals, implement IEP objectives, and maintain required records. You will work with guardians and colleagues to promote achievement and use instructional resources and technology for in-person and asynchronous learning.

This full-time, 1.0 FTE on-site role starts 8/31/2026. Required: Bachelor's degree and MN teaching license (ABS preferred) or eligible for an Out of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (ABS preferred) or valid MN license in another field and willing to obtain Out of Field Permission.
• If not licensed, willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare scholars with confidence, courage and competence.
• Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas and implement IEP goals.
• Maintain required scholar records and report to administrators.
• Collaborate with guardians/caregivers and work with them in student development.
• Perform classroom management and enforce district rules and due process guidelines.
• Deliver in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning as applicable.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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

Tier 1 or 2 license eligibility

Job description

Job ID: 5764541

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Duties

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 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

55429

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5764541

Job Benefits

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