Teacher - Talent Development, Academic and Gifted Support Specialist; TAG; fte

Teacher - Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG) (0.8fte)

Osseo Ind School District 279, Basswood/Rush Creek Elementary – Maple Grove, Minnesota

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

To inspire and prepare each scholar with confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to the 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. Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure scholars are engaged in challenging learning and discover their unique interests and strengths, facilitate and support implementation of English Language Arts and Math academic challenges, support development of individual scholar goals and independent scholar projects, collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver DEE instruction and monitor its fidelity.

Initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and sites to improve achievement; use resources and technologies equitably; maintain contact and communication with staff, administrators, scholars, guardians/caregivers, community and government agencies; implement district, school, and program objectives; provide in‑person, synchronous learning and support as applicable; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours as directed by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field, or 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.

• Classroom teaching experience preferred.

Bargaining unit
:
Teachers

Salary
:
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FTE
: 0.8

Desired start date
: 8/31/2026

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer. The District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability, and is committed to a workforce that reflects the district’s diversity.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD‑214 with your application.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .

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.

• Email: hr