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Staff Development Assessment Specialist – SECONDARY 1.0, JobID: 30700

Staff Development Assessment Specialist – SECONDARY 1.0, JobID: 30700

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Position Type:
TEACHER – ISD 279 CONTINUING CONTRACT ONLY

Location:
Educational Service Center

L&A SDAS  – SECONDARY

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. Develop, deliver, and assess differentiated job-embedded professional development for individuals, grade levels, departments, buildings, and district; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and local school initiatives to ensure equitable student achievement gains; foster development and growth of professional learning communities and individuals; support and implement district, school, program and department goals and objectives; support department leaders implement program  improvement plans within grade band, curriculum, or program area of responsibility; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings to improve scholar achievement; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; participating in leadership activities; 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 the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor. The SDAS supports the Coordinator of Learning and Achievement to implement the Continuous Program Improvement Process for program area(s) within their grade band of responsibility.

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.

Staff Development Assessment Specialist (SDAS)
Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in appropriate field.
Demonstrated leadership experience with adults.
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Preferred qualifications include:

Master’s Degree preferred.
Previous experience in district level curriculum work preferred.
11 or more years of 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  – 191 work days

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.re reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Human Resources Business Partner – Temporary, JobID: 30625

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Position Type:
Human Resources

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
07/16/2025

This posting is for a temporary assignment as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner supports Osseo Area Schools’ mission—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—by providing strategic and hands-on HR support to internal and external stakeholders.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting the full employee life cycle within a dynamic K-12 school district environment. The HRBP works closely with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. This position also ensures compliance with labor laws, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The HRBP works closely with leaders to recruit and retain top talent, manage employee relations, and ensure the effective implementation of HR systems, benefits, and data processes that advance the district’s mission and equity goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership – 25%

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the district’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Provide expert guidance on HR matters, anticipating challenges and proposing proactive solutions to drive organizational success.
Support the district and HR team through transitions, by managing the human impact of these changes.
Communicate effectively with all levels of leadership to enhance their understanding of Human Resources processes, functions and solutions.
Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Facilitate change management processes to support the district’s evolving needs.
Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Participate in operations meetings within HR and provide insight and guidance on all Human Resource related topics.
Policy, Procedure and Best Practices – 25%

Ensure compliance with state, federal and local employment laws and regulations through efficient administration of district HR policies, procedures, programs and initiatives.
Provide guidance to staff and leadership on labor contracts, benefits, district offerings, etc.
Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and legal requirements, as assigned.
Collaborate with union representatives and serve as a primary resource for understanding and guidance regarding contracts.
Serve as a resource for questions related to medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and flexible benefits.
Support open enrollment processes and benefits communication.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, COBRA, and deferred compensation policies.
Employee Relations – 25%

Maintain visibility with all employees and address any issues and concerns that are identified in a timely and professional manner.
Work directly with leaders and supervisors to effectively promote positive employee relations.
Address complex employee relations issues, conduct performance and attendance investigations, and provide recommendations for resolution and implement resolutions.
Provide guidance and support between employees and leaders to resolve conflicts and improve workplace relations.
Recruitment and Selection and Staffing – 10%

In partnership with the HR team, lead the recruitment, selection and staffing efforts across the district for licensed and non-licensed staff, including job description creation, posting job vacancies, and applicant screening.
Collaborate with leaders to identify and address workforce development needs.
Provide guidance and technical support to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
Manage job postings and ensure compliance with district and union procedures.
Actively participate in training, onboarding/offboarding processes, and ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the district.
Set salaries and apply labor contract provisions for new hires.
Performance Management – 10%

In partnership with leadership, implement performance appraisal systems and provide coaching to supervisors about the process.
Ensure implementation of specific development plans for licensed and non-licensed staff.
Work with school sites and leaders to provide support and assistance in achieving department/site/personal & professional goals.
Provide guidance on goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
Conduct employee meetings and assist in training and development sessions on various topics as needed.
Other Duties – 5%

Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and training.
Lead functional HR projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; OR
Equivalent combination of HR certification and minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional HR experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools and applications, and HRIS systems.
Experience seeing the “big picture” and developing long-term HR strategies.
Highly effective writing skills and strategies, and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
In-depth knowledge of all human resources disciplines, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, project management, staff relations, and talent management.
Extensive experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources.
Strong knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources.
Experience working collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
Experienced in investigation procedures and practices regarding workplace concerns, allegations, incidents, etc.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities.
Preferred

Experience working in a school setting and/or nonprofit organization.
Familiarity with K-12 public education systems, policies, and compliance requirements.
Multilingual.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Essential Competencies

Collaboration: Works together with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to a collective effort.
Communication: Effectively shares information, pays attention and responds thoughtfully.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Willing to adjust to different situations and team dynamics; adapts to changing circumstances and initiates new approaches to address evolving needs.
Problem-solving: Identifies challenges and works together to find solutions.
Respect and Empathy: Values others’ contributions and understands their perspectives.
Reliability: Dependable and meets commitments.
Open-mindedness: Receptive to different ideas and ways of working.
Active listening: Pays close attention to what others say and understands their meaning.
Conflict resolution: Addresses disagreements constructively and find mutually agreeable solutions.
Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions and contributions.
Willingness to help: Offers assistance to the team.
Proactive Engagement: Seeks opportunities to contribute and don’t wait for someone to assign tasks.
Independent Action: Starts working on tasks without needing explicit instructions or encouragement.
Leadership and Influence: Leads others and inspires them to act.
Executive Functioning: Planful, organized, and manage time efficiently & effectively.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read documents and computer monitor screen.

Typical working environment is an office setting.
Occasional travel between school sites or events.
Sedentary work for long periods of time.
This position may work a hybrid schedule and arranged in coordination with the HR Director.
Standard core hours with some flexibility required for events or meetings.

Salary: $72,064 to $89,630 annually
Job type: Full-time, 260/261 days per year, temporary assignment from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability,  employee assistance program, PERA Pension and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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.

Human Resources Business Partner, JobID: 30624

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Position Type: Human Resources

Location:  Educational Service Center

Closing Date:  07/16/25

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner supports Osseo Area Schools’ mission—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—by providing strategic and hands-on HR support to internal and external stakeholders.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting the full employee life cycle within a dynamic K-12 school district environment. The HRBP works closely with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. This position also ensures compliance with labor laws, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The HRBP works closely with leaders to recruit and retain top talent, manage employee relations, and ensure the effective implementation of HR systems, benefits, and data processes that advance the district’s mission and equity goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership – 25%

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the district’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Provide expert guidance on HR matters, anticipating challenges and proposing proactive solutions to drive organizational success.
Support the district and HR team through transitions, by managing the human impact of these changes.
Communicate effectively with all levels of leadership to enhance their understanding of Human Resources processes, functions and solutions.
Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Facilitate change management processes to support the district’s evolving needs.
Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Participate in operations meetings within HR and provide insight and guidance on all Human Resource related topics.
Policy, Procedure and Best Practices – 25%

Ensure compliance with state, federal and local employment laws and regulations through efficient administration of district HR policies, procedures, programs and initiatives.
Provide guidance to staff and leadership on labor contracts, benefits, district offerings, etc.
Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and legal requirements, as assigned.
Collaborate with union representatives and serve as a primary resource for understanding and guidance regarding contracts.
Serve as a resource for questions related to medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and flexible benefits.
Support open enrollment processes and benefits communication.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, COBRA, and deferred compensation policies.
Employee Relations – 25%

Maintain visibility with all employees and address any issues and concerns that are identified in a timely and professional manner.
Work directly with leaders and supervisors to effectively promote positive employee relations.
Address complex employee relations issues, conduct performance and attendance investigations, and provide recommendations for resolution and implement resolutions.
Provide guidance and support between employees and leaders to resolve conflicts and improve workplace relations.
Recruitment and Selection and Staffing – 10%

In partnership with the HR team, lead the recruitment, selection and staffing efforts across the district for licensed and non-licensed staff, including job description creation, posting job vacancies, and applicant screening.
Collaborate with leaders to identify and address workforce development needs.
Provide guidance and technical support to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
Manage job postings and ensure compliance with district and union procedures.
Actively participate in training, onboarding/offboarding processes, and ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the district.
Set salaries and apply labor contract provisions for new hires.
Performance Management – 10%

In partnership with leadership, implement performance appraisal systems and provide coaching to supervisors about the process.
Ensure implementation of specific development plans for licensed and non-licensed staff.
Work with school sites and leaders to provide support and assistance in achieving department/site/personal & professional goals.
Provide guidance on goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
Conduct employee meetings and assist in training and development sessions on various topics as needed.
Other Duties – 5%

Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and training.
Lead functional HR projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; OR
Equivalent combination of HR certification and minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible professional HR experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools and applications, and HRIS systems.
Experience seeing the “big picture” and developing long-term HR strategies.
Highly effective writing skills and strategies, and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
In-depth knowledge of all human resources disciplines, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, project management, staff relations, and talent management.
Extensive experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources.
Strong knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources.
Experience working collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
Experienced in investigation procedures and practices regarding workplace concerns, allegations, incidents, etc.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities.
Preferred

Experience working in a school setting and/or nonprofit organization.
Familiarity with K-12 public education systems, policies, and compliance requirements.
Multilingual.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Essential Competencies

Collaboration: Works together with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to a collective effort.
Communication: Effectively shares information, pays attention and responds thoughtfully.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Willing to adjust to different situations and team dynamics; adapts to changing circumstances and initiates new approaches to address evolving needs.
Problem-solving: Identifies challenges and works together to find solutions.
Respect and Empathy: Values others’ contributions and understands their perspectives.
Reliability: Dependable and meets commitments.
Open-mindedness: Receptive to different ideas and ways of working.
Active listening: Pays close attention to what others say and understands their meaning.
Conflict resolution: Addresses disagreements constructively and find mutually agreeable solutions.
Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions and contributions.
Willingness to help: Offers assistance to the team.
Proactive Engagement: Seeks opportunities to contribute and don’t wait for someone to assign tasks.
Independent Action: Starts working on tasks without needing explicit instructions or encouragement.
Leadership and Influence: Leads others and inspires them to act.
Executive Functioning: Planful, organized, and manage time efficiently & effectively.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Business Partner job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read documents and computer monitor screen.

Typical working environment is an office setting.
Occasional travel between school sites or events.
Sedentary work for long periods of time.
This position may work a hybrid schedule and arranged in coordination with the HR Director.
Standard core hours with some flexibility required for events or meetings.
Salary: $72,064 to $89,630 annually
Job type: Full-time, 260/261 days per year
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability,  employee assistance program, PERA Pension and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Osseo Area Schools offers:

  •  Meaningful and impactful work
  • Opportunities to grow professionally
  • A variety of benefits
  • 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.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

  • Go to www.district279.org/careers
  • Click “View all current career opportunities here in Applitrack:
    Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
  • Review job description
  • Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
  • Follow application instructions
  • When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

Human Resources Generalist

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Position Type: Human Resources

Location: Educational Service Center, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Closing Date: 07/16/25

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 by administering and coordinating various HR functions.

The Human Resources Generalist works in a collaborative and professional manner, providing administrative and operational support to internal and external stakeholders primarily in the areas of recruiting & hiring, onboarding, benefits, employee maintenance activities, and being a resource to all employees. This role ensures compliance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruiting & Staffing

Coordinate and support the operating and administrative aspects of the employment life-cycle from recruiting and hiring through termination of employment.

Assist in recruitment efforts for licensed and non-licensed staff, including drafting inclusive job descriptions, posting job vacancies, and applicant screening.

Support the onboarding processes, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the district.

May be assigned as a recruiter for entry-level and service positions.

Assist with Employee Relations

In collaboration with the HR team, serve as a point of contact for general questions and concerns. Triage more complex matters to the appropriate HR team members.

Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and contract language.

Assist in resolving employee relations issues, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Benefits Administration

Provide information to employees regarding benefit programs and assist with enrollment processes.

Assist with inquiries and resolve employee issues.

Work closely with HR specialists and payroll to ensure timely and accurate pay checks and benefits deductions.

Performance Management

Support the administration of employee evaluations processes including tracking deadlines and document retention.

Assist supervisors with performance management strategies and documentation.

Provide support in the development and implementation of evaluation systems.

Compliance & Records Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Enter and update employee information in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and district policies.

Generate reports as needed for analysis and decision making.

Process unemployment claims; handle the initial notification of an employee’s claim, communicate with the relevant state agencies, and manage the claim throughout its process.

Licensing

Understand the Minnesota Tiered Licensure system.

Serving as the district liaison with the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board, as well as with the district re-licensure committee, to ensure that licensure requirements are met for all licensed staff; reviewing and maintaining HRIS licensure and assignment data to ensure compliance with STAR requirements.

Maintain licensing tracking process to track all employees’ licenses.

Notify and monitor employees status on new or renewal licenses.

Responsible for tracking and submitting STAR reports.

Support staff with all CEU and accreditations as needed.

Maintain licensure lists and track the completion of special permission forms.

Other Duties

Attending training sessions, conferences, workshops and seminars to keep abreast of changes, trends or skills required of the work.

Perform additional HR-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed on a variety of tasks, projects and initiatives.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools and applications, and HRIS systems.
Highly effective writing skills and strategies, and communication skills.
Knowledge of all human resources disciplines, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, project management, staff relations, and talent management.
Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal, telephone, email, customer service & teaming skills.
Experience managing confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge and experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources.
Knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources.
Experience working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Proven effectiveness in a team environment and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Attention to detail including excellence in following complex oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities.
Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of relevant administrative experience; at least two years must include HR experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a school setting and/or nonprofit organization.
Multilingual.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Salary: $28.77 to $35.79/hourly

Work Schedule: Full-time, 260/261 workdays/year

Bargaining Unit: Confidential Support Specialists

Benefits: This position offers medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverage as well as employer matching on a 403b.

The application deadline for this posting is Friday, June 6, 2025. Please include a resume with your application. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide professional references.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist’s job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist’s job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read documents and computer monitor screen.

Typical working environment is an office setting.
Occasional travel between school sites or events.
Sedentary work for long periods of time.
This position may work a hybrid schedule and arranged in coordination with the HR Director.
Standard core hours with some flexibility required for events or meetings.
Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
…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.

Lead Human Resources Leave Specialist, JobID: 30553

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Position Type: Human Resources

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job summary: The Lead Human Resources Leave Specialist is responsible for leading and actively supporting all district staff in leave administration and attendance management in addition to providing leadership and work direction to the Human Resource Leave Specialist and the Human Resources Attendance Specialist. This position provides guidance, training and support to all HR staff on the leave and attendance processes and ensures compliance with federal and state statutes/rules and district contract language. This position will also lead implementation of new or changing state and federal laws and regulation pertaining to employee leaves and attendance.  Provides excellent customer service to supervisors and staff.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.Research and keep up to date with new and changing state and federal laws and regulations regarding employee leaves.
Interpret and make recommendations to update current processes and procedures and implement new and changing state and federal laws and regulations regarding employee leaves.
Partner with HR Leave Specialist and HR Attendance Specialist to ensure up to date and accurate documentation of work processes and practices.
Provides support and daily work direction.Partner with HR Leave Specialist and HR Attendance Specialist to act as a first resource for questions regarding practices and process.
Act as back up for HR Leave Specialist and HR Attendance Specialist, supporting their roles during absences and periods of high demand.
Partner with HR Business Partners and ADA/Worker’s Compensation Specialsit to ensure timely and frequent communication supporting district employee needs.
Work closely with payroll and HR Specialists to ensure pay for employees is accurate and timely.
Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation.
Provide support to districts overall benefit program.Partner with the HR Coordinator to support benefit program updates, renewals, and implementing employee benefit programs.
Create and disseminate employee benefit educational and informative materials.
Initiates applicable personnel actions related to employee leaves cycle. Determine leave eligibility including contractual leaves and FMLA with employee request and interpreting contract language.
Develop compensation calendars for leaves including eligibility for pay.
Communicates via email, written documentation, in person and phone with employees and supervisor.
Approves leave based on relevant medical documentation.
Maintains contact with employees and supervisors throughout leave and coordinates all aspects of return via phone and email.
Advises employees and managers on the interaction of leave laws, contract language in terms of time off.
Works with human resources and payroll teams to identify and develop functional improvements in order to streamline processes.
Determines when employees are eligible to apply for long term disability and completes employer long term disability questionnaire for carrier.
Determines benefits eligibility of employee during and after leave.
Develops and updates documentation of leave processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities include:

Enhanced knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Enhanced knowledge and experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other human resources programs.
General knowledge of labor contract law and principles.
Enhanced knowledge of public sector organization, functions, operations, and jobs; understanding mission statement, goals, and philosophy as it impacts the support functions and responsibilities of human resource programs and services.
Enhanced knowledge of the operation and applications used in maintaining personnel files, records retention, record/file/database maintenance requirements, compliance reporting, and administrative requirements pertaining to human resource programs and objectives.
Enhanced knowledge of district administrative policies and procedures.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and the Internet, including Excel and demonstrated skills in human resource information system (HRIS) database management and recordkeeping; ability to learn new computer program applications quickly.
Performing assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established set departmental operations.
Leading the work of others by providing timely, tactful, and detailed feedback.

Minimum qualifications include:

2 years college
Course work in human resources, health care management, or equivalent of 4-6 years of increasingly responsible professional human resources work experience.
Working knowledge of state and federal leave laws and regulations.
Preferred qualifications include:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; business letter writing and report preparation.
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to work collaboratively with others.
Evidence of practice with a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective interviewing and investigation skills and techniques.
Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, policies, regulations, and labor contract language.
Principles of mathematics, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using decimals, percentages and fractions; ability to solve basic algebraic equations.

Job Type: Full-Time
Bargaining Unit:  Confidential Support Specialists
Salary Range: Class 5 – $22.66 – $30.90/hour – pending new contract settlement
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program – Benefits Site

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all current career opportunities here in Applitrack:
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

School Social Worker

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Job Description:  School Social Worker, 1.0 FTE at Lincoln Elementary.  Provides developmental and supportive counseling services to elementary aged students. Consults with teachers and administrators to assist in developing interventions and alternatives to facilitate student’s academic performance and emotional adjustment. Liaison between school and home to ensure appropriate transition of students. This position commences on approximately 8/25/25 with the start of the 25-26 school year.

Qualifications: Valid licensure and credentials expected. Successful experience working as a social worker in a school with at-risk students setting is highly desirable.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early learning center, two elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:

  • Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

Daily Pay Range: $259.04 – $485.53 depending on experience.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities