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Teacher – Special Education (Resource)

Teacher – Special Education (Resource)

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Position Type:
Student Support Services/Resource

Date Posted:
5/10/2024

Location:
Brooklyn Middle School

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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

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

Special Education Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree required
MN teaching license in appropriate field (Special Education; ASD, ABS, EBD or SLD preferred) 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 Licens

Salary:  View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo

FTE: 1.0

Desired start date: 8/26/24

Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

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 [email protected] 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.

Innovation & Art Teacher .68

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Part time (.68 FTE) Innovation and Art Specialist Teaching position available beginning the 2024-25 school year at Linwood Elementary school.  Requires a passion for art education and a love for helping students find books they will love to read and learn about innovation in our world.

COMPASS Regional Mathematics Coach

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Summary/Objective

The COMPASS Regional Mathematics Coach, will serve as a part of the statewide system of regional support to educators and school leaders to implement evidence-based instructional strategies in standards-based mathematics.  This position will work with state math leaders and regional centers to support regional professional learning to promote a deep understanding of math standards, content, learning progressions, and pedagogy necessary for implementation of standards and effective teaching in PK-12 math environments.

The regional mathematics coach continuously utilizes data to inform instructional practices related to standards-based education and facilitates communications and planning with sites and districts to advance student success and accelerate student learning. This position will work with regional sites on processes and coaching support for educators and educational leaders to improve their capacity to fully implement evidence-based mathematics, engage families, and develop educator competency and efficacy – thereby increasing the mathematics skills of historically underserved children in Minnesota.

The regional math coach will work in partnership with state and regional teams to support educators and build administrative growth around mathematics, assessment, and data including understanding standards and benchmarks and the developmental processes of learning mathematics. This position will work with sites with the alignment of resources to state standards.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Statewide Mathematics Team Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a member of this team under the leadership of the COMPASS Math Specialist:
    • Participate in communities of practice to deepen understanding and skill in math standards, math progressions, math instructional pedagogy, and standards-based implementation.
    • Stay apprised of current research and evidence-based practices for mathematics instruction.
    • Collaboratively develop tools, resources, professional development modules, and programming.

Minnesota Service Cooperative Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a math specialist on the regional COMPASS team. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure mathematics  support provided is aligned to MnMTSS.
  • Collect and analyze regional knowledge and capacity data to identify messaging, training, support, and coaching needs to build capacity for implementing effective math practices within the MnMTSS framework.

District and School Responsibilities:

  • Support districts in the implementation and alignment of a MnMTSS system utilizing evidence-based practices and standards-based mathematics curriculum.
  • Support implementation of evidence-based mathematics practices in PK-12 settings.
  • Support district and school teams in data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement across all Tiers.
  • Support district and school leaders to plan for continuous improvement of Tier 1/universal  instruction through engagement with COMPASS supports and services, such as regional leads in content areas of literacy or math and professional development in Learning Acceleration (Atlas).
  • Familiarize teachers and administration with the research on effective mathematics practices and evidence-based practices.
  • Work collectively with peers and the MN Department of Education in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of students.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

  1. Proficient in working with diverse groups, and leadership teams, addressing inequities, and supporting change and transformation in systems.
  2. Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within mathematics education
  3. Understanding of adult learning principles
  4. Ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team
  5. Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices in response to coaching
  6. Proficiency in group facilitation
  7. Proficiency in addressing educational inequity in previous positions
  8. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts
  9. Ability to create a collaborative partnership with educators
  10. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  11. Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
  12. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  13. Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships; individually and as a team member
  14. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  15. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
  16. Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
  17. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
  18. Proficient in the use of office applications and online learning platforms
  19. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools

Education and Experience
Bachelors in mathematics, education, or related field

  • At least five (5) years prior mathematics K-12 teaching experience
  • Current teaching license
  • Valid MN Driver’s License

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Masters in education or related field
  • Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating district-wide initiatives and professional learning connected to mathematics
  • Current administrative license

Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down are required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and carry items a short distance as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 260-day, grant-funded position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional events outside the typical work day, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and within the region are expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits, including TRA and a flexible work environment.

Elementary Teacher – K-5

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER – K-5
Building Site To Be Determined

A full-time Elementary teaching position is available with Mankato Area Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year.  Successful candidates will be assigned to a grade level/building once hired.

Requirements:
A valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License is required.

Application deadline:
May 26, 2024, or until filled.

To apply go to www.isd77.org and click on Careers. Please upload transcripts and 3 letters of reference, at least one written by a current direct supervisor.

These positions will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Scot Johnson, Principal at 507-345-4287.