Teacher - Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG) (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Ind School District 279; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Osseo Ind School District 279 in Maple Grove, Minnesota seeks a Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG) as a long-term substitute. The role focuses on DEE instruction, collaboration with teachers, and developing student goals and projects, starting Jan 4, 2027 and through Mar 26, 2027.

Equal opportunity employer with supportive resources and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare each scholar with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams.
• Develop and sustain implementation of DEE instruction and opportunities with teachers.
• Collaborate with building leaders to identify, plan and deliver DEE instruction and opportunities.
• Provide in-person, synchronous learning and support when applicable.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MN teaching license

Job description

Teacher - Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG) (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Oak View Elementary/Weaver Lake Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Teacher - Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG) (Long-Term Substitute)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Oak View Elementary/Weaver Lake Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID : 5947798

Application Deadline : Posted until filled

Posted : Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date : Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

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. Develop, support, and sustain implementation of rigorous scholar learning through differentiated, extended, and enriched (DEE) instruction and opportunities including working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure scholars are engaged in challenging learning and discover their unique interests and strengths, facilitating and supporting implementation of English Language Arts and Math academic challenges, supporting development of individual scholar goals and facilitating independent scholar projects, working collaboratively with building leaders to identify, plan, and deliver DEE instruction and opportunities, monitoring the fidelity of DEE implementation; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and sites to improve achievement; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; maintain contact and communication with staff, administrators, scholars, guardians/caregivers and community, state, and federal agencies; collaborate within and across departments, programs, and sites; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school, program, or department for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, learning and support when applicable; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the program, building and/or district at the discretion of the supervisor.

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.

Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG)

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (insert license field), 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:

• Classroom teaching experience preferred.

Bargaining unit : Teachers

Salary : View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE :1.0 (0.6fte Weaver; 0.4fte Oak View) Temporary January 4, 2027 through March 26, 2027

Desired start date :January 4, 2027

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 : Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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