Art – Elementary 1.0 FTE

The Continuous Special Education Substitute Teacher will be providing classroom instruction out of multiple classrooms.

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. In the absence of the special education teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment.

Responsibilities and tasks include:  The substitute teacher will be assigned to classrooms where a special education teacher is absent with a focus on filling Connect, Skills or Strategies openings first before accepting open Resource positions to conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled; follow system policies and regulations concerning student conduct and discipline; follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: 

 Demonstrate professional practices in teaching:

• Follow teacher lesson plans
• Encourage student progress
• Support student who may be dysregulated

Minimum Qualifications include:

Valid Minnesota Teaching License in special education; ASD, DCD or EBD preferred. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Salary: $33/hour

FTE: 1.0

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.

Description:  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.

Job Summary:  To provide prevention and intervention services for students exhibiting high risk behaviors and their families in the areas of chemical abuse, truancy, and other acting out behaviors.

Responsibilities and tasks include: 

• Work with building administration and counselors to identify students exhibiting high risk behaviors (i.e. chemical use, truancy, discipline issues, family concerns, runaway, anxiety, depression).
• Conduct chemical pre-assessments with students as appropriate.
• Participate in building student assistance teams.
• Meet with students referred by building student assistance teams.
• Provide one-to-one counseling and support groups for students as time permits.
• Provide family consultation and support as necessary.
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide services to students and their families.
• Develop and/or implement prevention programs such as peer leadership groups, peer tutoring, mentor programs, etc. as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Minimum Qualifications include: Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (or in progress to obtain license within the first year of employment) and bachelors degree in human services related field such as counseling, social work, psychology, or mental health.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: 

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess chemical concerns in students.
• Knowledge of and experience working with truant and/or other high risk youth.
• Knowledge of dynamics of chemical use, abuse and dependency and its effects on individuals, families, peers.
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices with experience in individual and group counseling and prevention best practices.
• Knowledge of community resources for youth and families.

Work schedule: 16 hours per week

Bargaining Unit: Salaried Professionals

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.

Four Star Express School Year Sites: Basswood, Cedar Island, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland

Kidstop School Year Sites:  Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, Woodland

General Purpose of Job: 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.  To be responsible for planning and leading Kidstop activities for grades K-5.
Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Implement program curriculum.
• Implement and participate in the program in a way that meets the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the children.
• Promote the effective use of time, materials, and standards for student conduct.
• In cooperation with the Program Manager and other site staff, maintain the continual well being of children in the program.  This includes individual child conferences as needed with parents and staff.
• Participate in all children’s activities; leads small group activities.
• Maintain an attractive, safe, and functional room environment; includes bulletin boards, lockers/closets, supervising clean-up time.  Assist in the planning and purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Keep child related/program related records, such as attendance, programs, schedules, and others as determined by the Program Manager.
• Greet parents and children.
• Work with and support all children in the program.
• Be knowledgeable of the overall philosophy of Kidstop and the policies and procedures of the program.
• Complete required trainings as needed.
• Perform additional site duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: Must be 18 years of age

• Must meet requirements of State of Minnesota School Age Childcare Program Standards including a minimum of 120 hours of training in child development, guidance, and/or recreational coursework.
• Must have 2,080 hours experience working with children ages 5-12 in a childcare program setting.

Job Type:  Casual
Hours:  Varies between 6:15am – 6:15pm, Monday – Friday
Program Dates:  2022-2023 School Year

Salary Range:  $17.88

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.

Four Star Express School Year Sites: Basswood, Cedar Island, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland

Kidstop & Cosmic Club School Year Sites:  Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, Woodland

 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 lietime of learning. To be responsible for interacting with Four Star and/or Kidstop children in an enriching school year school-age care program.

 Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Interacting with the children on and off site to insure their safety and that they are having fun.
• Participate in all the children’s activities, e.g., organized games, drawing.
• Greet parents and children
• Work with and support all children in the program.
• Lead small group activities.
• Interact with children during activity time, meal time, and outdoor time.
• Assist other site staff in preparing and implementing program activities, preparing snacks, and ordering supplies.
• Work together with other staff to meet the needs of all of the participants.
• Complete required trainings as provided.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: Must be 16 years of age.

• Must be energetic, have strong organizational skills, be confident, patient, sensitive, understanding and able to work with elementary aged students.
• Must believe in the mission of District 279 and have the desire to build on the strengths of the district.
• Must be a team player and able to communicate with all ages.
• Must love working with all children and have previous working experience. Child development knowledge a plus.
• Current First Aid and CPR training or within 90 days of employment.

Job Type: Casual

Salary Range: $15.50

Employment Dates: 2022-2023 School Year Work Hours: Varies between 6:15am – 6:15pm, Monday – Friday
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.