Teacher - Instructional Assistant

Osseo Ind School District 279 Rush Creek Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

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. Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise MTSS academic interventions including training staff in the delivery of academic interventions, monitoring the fidelity of intervention instruction, and monitoring scholar data to identify those in need of additional academic support;

serve as a team member to support MTSS social‑emotional intervention; support staff in meeting the academic needs of scholars including facilitating and supporting PLTs in analyzing assessment results and making instructional decisions, assist with the implementation of culturally responsive teaching strategies, facilitate teacher collaboration and observation of peers, and provide professional learning; work directly with scholars including conducting individual assessments and writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives;

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; serve as the lead for all aspects of standardized testing; provide in‑person, synchronous, and asynchronous 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 building and district at the discretion of the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate 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

Bargaining unit:
Teachers

Salary
:
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FTE
: 1.0

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.

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.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required