Teacher - Special Education- III Elementary Center Program

Special Education Teacher - Setting III Center based Elementary Classroom

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly collaborative, innovative, and community-focused educator who is passionate about creating a dynamic learning environment for students in special education areas. Classrooms could include students with various learning needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmentally and Cognitively Delayed, and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in a setting III environment.

• Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas, including writing and implementing Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the IEP.
• Promote scholar achievement and maintain required scholar records.
• Enforce district rules governing student conduct, and implement 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 you are employed.
• Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable.
• Analyze data with colleagues to develop targeted student interventions.
• Maintain consistent communication with students  guardians and caregivers.
• Leverage local resources and invite community members into the classroom to enrich learning.
• Integrate student leadership development.

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in an appropriate field (EBD, ASD, DCD), or a valid MN teaching license in another field with a willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not currently licensed, you must be eligible and willing to apply for a Tier 1 or 2 license or an OFP.

• Bargaining Unit:
  Teachers
• Salary:
  View salary grid on pages 51 - 52 (Schedule
  
  A) of the teacher s contract:
  Education Minnesota Osseo
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Start Date:
  
  August 24, 2026

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment. We provide mentorship programs, a variety of benefits, and summer opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer committed to a diverse workforce.

• 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.

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 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.