Teacher - Special Education (Skills)

Basswood Elementary; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Basswood Elementary in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Special Education Classroom Teacher to inspire and support students with diverse needs in developing goals and competencies. The role includes writing and implementing IEP goals, evaluating progress, maintaining records, and communicating with guardians to foster student achievement.

The position requires a MN teaching license in ASD, DCD, DD, or PHD, or eligibility for an Out of Field Permission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MN teaching license in ASD, DCD, DD, and/or PHD, or license in another field with Out of Field Permission.
• Willing and eligible to apply for Tier 1 or 2 license if not currently licensed.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare scholars with confidence, courage, and competence.
• Provide instruction and support aligned with IEP goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance and maintain required records and reports.
• Maintain communications with guardians/caregivers and collaborate with staff.
• Implement district policies, classroom management, and appropriate resources; participate in leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Skills)

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5881435
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:0 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

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (ASD, DCD, DD, and/or PHD), 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 :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 > Autism

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

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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