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Special Education Teacher

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Position Title: Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

 

Mahtomedi Public Schools is looking for a highly motivated special education teacher to join our team.  Candidates with a passion and expertise in academic interventions are encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and part of the teacher bargaining unit.  The position will be serving students at OH Anderson Elementary, grades 3-5.

 

About the Position

Caseload: Approximately 15-20 students
Student Eligibility Categories: SLD, OHD, ASD
Other: Due Process Assistants manage scheduling of meetings and filing paperwork

 

Minimum Requirements:
Must have a valid MN teaching license: LD or ABS license, or be able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

 

Qualifications:

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
  • Strong knowledge of special education state laws and compliance to ensure IEPS are completed timely
  • Ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior
  • Ability to comprehend complex data to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports
  • Collaborative team member of a Professional Learning Community, striving to implement best practices for instruction and assessment
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents
  • Seeks opportunities to improve their practice through coaching feedback and ongoing reflection
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate thoughts and ideas with accuracy and clarity, ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress, student goals and abilities and overall experience in their classroom
  • Calm demeanor and a strong passion for working with kids

 

Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress and work in collaboration for positive student outcomes
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.  Use of data for progress monitoring and tracking.
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Degree:
    • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Education or relevant instructional subject area.
  • License:
    • Licensed teachers in the State of MN with appropriate licensure for assigned areas of responsibility or proof of pending approved licensure.
  • Experience:
    • Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.

 

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary:
    • Range: $52,210 – $93,344
    • Salary placement is based on experience and education level, as per district guidelines.
  • Benefits:
    • Mahtomedi Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
    • For additional salary and benefit information, view the SAVEA Master Contract.

 

Join Mahtomedi Public Schools

Where Purpose and Expertise Advance Excellence

At Mahtomedi Public Schools, we equip students with a world-class education through meaningful and rigorous learning experiences that support leadership development, ignite passions, and inspire community impact. Through our holistic, community-centered approach, we prepare confident learners to thrive today and in their future.

Mahtomedi Public Schools covers approximately 28 square miles, including the east shore of White Bear Lake, and serves nine area communities. The district operates a community education center, an early childhood program, two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and the  Mahtomedi Passages Transition Program. Mahtomedi Public Schools is consistently recognized for academic excellence on the state and national levels.

Every role here contributes to something larger: ensuring every student is inspired, supported, and prepared for lifelong success. Whether you’re joining us as a teacher, administrator, or support staff, you’ll be part of a reflective, collaborative team known for its innovation, integrity, and impact.

Why Join Mahtomedi?

  • Experts in the Field: Our staff are supported to be and are recognized as leaders and experts in their profession. We foster deep learning, shared leadership, and high standards across every role.
  • Rooted in Excellence: Consistently ranked among Minnesota’s top-performing districts, we offer a strong academic foundation and a whole-child approach.
  • Vision-Driven Work: Our strategic plan is not just a document; it’s a shared commitment to experience excellence in every classroom and corner of our schools.
  • Culture of Purpose: We attract professionals who believe in the transformative power of education and are united in our mission to serve every learner.
  • Ongoing Support to Grow: We offer professional development, leadership opportunities, wellness initiatives, and time for collaboration because growth is essential to our culture.
  • A Connected Community: Families, educators, and community members work side-by-side to support student learning.

 

At Mahtomedi, you are joining a team that values knowledge, cultivates leadership, and believes in learning for life, for both students and staff. We’re excited you’re considering bringing your expertise to our community.

Mahtomedi School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin disability, or veteran status.

Multilingual Community and Communication Specialist – Ukrainian

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Position Type:
Equity-Nonlicensed

Location:
Educational Service Center

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 by proactively building and maintaining supportive relationships that strengthen multilingual scholar and family connections to school and support the elimination of racial, cultural, and linguistic disparities and isolation to achieve equitable student achievement.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Primary duties include creating and coordinating projects and tasks related to electronic, print, and verbal multilingual communication between Osseo Area Schools and its stakeholders; advocating on behalf of multilingual scholars and families; and liaising and collaborating with district and community resources to develop and manage comprehensive scholar and family outreach and engagement activities.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholder groups including scholars, families, community organizations, and district staff.
Serve as a main contact for multilingual parents and scholars; assist scholars and families in overcoming barriers to access and engagement; orient new multilingual scholars and families to the district and our schools.
Assist site administrators in providing a climate that supports and welcomes multilingual scholars and families to Osseo Area Schools; make recommendations to administrators on creating environments that are safe, welcoming, and inclusive for multilingual scholars, families, and community members.
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive multilingual communication and engagement activities that are timely, meaningful, and relevant in coordination with school and district administrators, including the Family and Community Engagement and School/Community Relations teams.
Provide school and district-level interpreting and translating services so multilingual scholars, families, and staff receive and understand oral and written communication in their preferred language; attend parent-teacher conferences to assist with communication between staff and families.
Create and implement content updates for district and school websites and social media channels.
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, human services teams, and other school staff to identify and connect with students who need additional academic and/or social/emotional support.
Work directly with individuals or groups of multilingual scholars and families to address specific needs.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to establish learning partnerships through youth and parent programming.
Help scholars and families engage their cultural and linguistic capital to experience schooling in a transformative way.
Advocate on behalf of multilingual scholars and families; surface issues and concerns to appropriate resources for consideration and resolution when necessary.
Facilitate meetings between scholars, families, and school staff who are from diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds to aid home/school communication and assist in the resolution of misunderstandings and conflicts due to cultural differences and language barriers.
Serve as a resource to which multilingual families and community members may come to receive or request information about Osseo Area Schools.
Liaise and collaborate with school and district staff and community resources to identify and provide appropriate services for scholars and families that transform their schooling experience for equitable results.
Provide potential connections to resources for scholars and families as needed, including being a link between the school and community resources.
Identify and interface with local community resources and agencies that work closely with multilingual, immigrant, and refugee communities.
Develop relationships between Osseo Area Schools and community resources.
Build connections with communities and assist scholars and families with accessing and participating in district programs, committees, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

2 years of college plus three to five years of relevant work experience or a bachelor’s degree
Must be fluent in English and Ukrainian.  Additional proficiency in Russian is preferred.
Level of proficiency required: able to read, write, and speak all styles and forms of the language fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs. Proficiency level must be equivalent to that of a native professional.
Experience with interpreting and translating, preferably in an educational setting
Experience working with populations of various racial, cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds
Experience working with youth and families in various racial, cultural, economic, and linguistic settings

Preferred Qualifications include:

Effective oral and written communication skills; skilled with Microsoft Office/Google Drive applications, including word processing and email
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse individuals and groups in a variety of settings
Ability to generate enthusiasm and motivate youth and adults
Effective organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously; adaptability and flexibility to meet extenuating circumstances and evolving needs
Ability to create collaboration among groups of internal and external groups-ability to form bridges between home and school environment and access community resources
Resourceful, self-directed, a critical thinker able to exercise professional judgment and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Salary Range: $59,478 – $ 70,207
Job Type of FTE: *Full-time, 220 work days: *This is a temporary position through September 30, 2026.*  It is not known at this time if funding will continue after that date.
Bargaining Group: Salaried Professionals

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.

 

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board

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Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Executive Administrative Assistant

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
04/07/2026

Job Summary

To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing administrative support and assistance to the Superintendent and School Board.

 

The Administrative Assistant supports the School Board by preparing for Board meetings (agendas, supporting documents), completing meeting minutes and providing secretarial and administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports, graphs, charts, and other materials.  The Administrative Assistant drafts and keep track of department expenditures and budget balances; provide assistance and support in departmental projects such as coordinating and managing Board elections, researching laws, arranging for conferences, committee meetings, special events or receptions; and ensuring that information about the School Board and Superintendent, as appropriate, is published in district print and electronic media. The Administrative Assistant supports the district’s General Counsel in all aspects of maintenance, review, revision and publishing of district policies and procedures. This position requires an elite level of confidentiality and professional diplomacy.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Support the Superintendent and School Board as the lead person to plan for all school board meetings including all logistics, development of processes to successfully convene meetings (in person and remotely), and publishing print materials. (60%)

Attend regular School Board meetings and work session meetings, complete meeting minutes, publish board meeting minutes in accordance with MN state law; attend other School Board meetings upon request.
Prepare the board meeting calendar, secure facility permits and arrange logistics for School Board meetings.
Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of Board meeting agenda items, including required reports and presentations.
Assist the General Counsel with all aspects of the Board’s policy work, including preparation for policy committee meetings, management of the electronic files of all policies, and facilitating the update of policies and procedures on the district website based on action taken on said policies by Board action.
Build board meeting agendas using the designated document management tool to publish agendas and supporting documents prior to meetings.
Collaborate with administrators to assure all supporting documents are assembled and provided for meetings.
Ensure Board meeting schedules and materials are accessible by members of the public through print and web-based options.
Follow up on any required Board administrative actions and respond to Board member requests for additional information or specific requests for support.
Ensure that School Board meetings are video-or audio-recorded, according to established guidelines.
Assist with communication to School Board members; arrange logistics for attendance at professional conferences.

Performs support functions for the Superintendent’s office. (20%)

Interact with staff, students, and members of the community on behalf of the Superintendent and School Board.
Collaborate with and provide back-up assistance to staff within the Superintendent’s Office.
Create and maintain various databases, documents, files and records for the Superintendent.
Screen calls and walk-ins and handle a variety of questions, issues or concerns to assist the Superintendent and School Board members.
Determines when it is appropriate to address concerns and questions and when issues should be submitted directly to the Superintendent, School Board members, or other staff.

Serves as the budget manager for the Superintendent, School Board, and election budgets. Includes miscellaneous office support. (10%)

Prepare and submit annual budgets; monitor accounts.
Approve payment of recurring/contracted accounts.
Submit line item transfers as appropriate.
Review past and proposed budgets to develop budgetary recommendations.

Plan, organize and implement school district bond, levy and School Board elections in accordance with MN election laws, rules and training. (10%)

Maintain current Election Clerk Certification training through Hennepin County Election Administration.
Administer School Board general and special elections in accordance with MN election law.
For general school board member elections, administer and file completed Affidavit of Candidacy forms with Hennepin County.
Ensure compliance with election-related requirements, including voter notification, legal notice publications, and other actions required by law.
Ensure, in collaboration with the School/Community Relations Director, that election information is included in district communications.
For special school board elections, hire, schedule and train election judges to staff polling locations, arrange for leasing and testing of voting equipment as required by law.
For special school board elections, order and assemble supplies and arrange for distribution and collection of materials for polling places.
Tabulate election results, prepare abstracts for the Board canvassing meeting following the election.
Publish election results in accordance with MN election law.

**Please see attached position description for comprehensive duties, responsibilities, and expectations.**

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or other equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience in the area of executive administrative support.
The selected candidate is required to attain certifications as a public notary and election clerk within one month of hire.Note: the district will work with the selected candidate to attain these certifications if the individual does not already have them.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a K-12 school district environment.
Essential Knowledge

Fundamentals of general office and general administrative procedures and operational requirements.
School Board policies and district administrative procedures.
Laws, rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to school elections, data privacy or other rules pertaining to the work.
Office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or applications used within the district and their use.
School administration functions, district organization, and services provided by school districts.
Fundamentals of office organization, records retention and records management principles and practices.

Essential Skills

Customer service and interpersonal skills in assisting internal and external customers with concerns and requests for information.
Supervisory skills (e.g., overseeing election judges).
Word processing, database maintenance, spreadsheet creation and use of presentational graphic programs or other office productivity software; familiarity with web content management systems.
Coordinating, prioritizing and leading the administrative support activities, and secretarial activities and responsibilities within an office.
Applying basic math skills in adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, calculating percentages, ratios, averages or percentiles.
Organizing; making arrangements for and carrying out departmental projects; coordinating events and activities.
Performing work assignments requiring attention to detail, precision and accuracy.
Performing all assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established management, departmental operations, and work methods.

Hiring Range: Pay Grade 110, $72,064 to $89,630 annually (see memorandum of understanding regarding updated salary ranges)
Job type: Full-time, 260/261 days per year
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Desired start date: Monday, May 4, 2026

The application deadline for this position is Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Interviews will take place after the application deadline.

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.

OAP – Enrollment Center Administrative Professional (3-B)

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Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Location:
Enrollment Center

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 by providing specialized clerical and technical duties related to the assignment or placement, as well as related responsibilities requiring creative solutions to specialized site/department needs.  Answer correspondence and assemble highly confidential and sensitive information. Interact with a diverse group of external customers as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and carry out a diversified workload, and make recommendations for changes in office practices or procedures.

Responsibilities:

Provide secretarial support in the form of typing, word processing, filing, duplicating materials, faxing.
Verify and process paperwork for the enrollment of new students.
Request records from previous school.  Receive, answer and refer student questions as they relate to school policies and procedures, attendance, discipline; provide information to administrative staff as requested.
Enter enrollment information on TSIS.
Input data into an Excel spreadsheet.
Transfer completed enrollment records to schools.
Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies for all staff.
Serve as back up receptionist and maintain reception area.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
General secretarial/clerical skills including word processing, establish and maintain data bases.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to help, serve, and exchanging information.
Willingness to learn and use data management systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with enrollment center staff and customers.
Salary: Class 3-B, $25.33 – $27.76 hourly (for 2025-26 school year)
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day; 5 days/week.
Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)
Job type: Full-time, 260 workdays/year

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.

OSH Activities Coordinator

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Position Type:
Administration-Nonlicensed/Management I-M

Location:
Osseo Senior High

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 by leading comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the student activities program in the secondary schools under the direction of district administrators and building principals.  Duties include administering federal, state, and local policies; managing the activities budget in accordance with district guidelines; supervising coaching and support staff; arranging logistics associated with facility use, transportation, and events; managing data; communicating with stakeholders; and coordinating district practices and procedures.

Program Oversight:  Coordinate comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of district and building level extra-curricular/co-curricular athletics and activities at the secondary level.

Coordinate common practice with other Activities Coordinators.
Implement MN State High School League rules, district policy, building procedures and all applicable federal and state rules.
Analyze data regarding activities programs and develop recommendations for improvement.
Attend events.
Supervise student and audience conduct at events.

Facilities, Equipment, Supplies Management:  Develop systems and procedures for effective and efficient utilization of district and building facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Administer District Policy 902 – Use of School District Facilities and Equipment.  Determine school sponsored practice, game, and tournament schedules, complete facility use permit request forms for scheduling all after-school, evening, week-end, summer, and holiday use, and submit to Community Education for district-wide scheduling.
Determine schedules for facility use and evaluate need for repair and maintenance.
Initiate requisitions for supplies and equipment.
Manage the maintenance and storage of all equipment.
Coordinate arrangements for all regular and tournament activities including schedules, facilities, officials, security, support staff, and transportation.

Personnel:  Supervise and direct the work of equipment manager, coaches, assistant coaches, program secretary, ticket takers, event supervisors and all related personnel.

Recommend the selection, suspension, discharge, transfer, and discipline of all program staff.
Implement appropriate employment procedures as determined by the Human Resources Department.
Evaluate all program staff; promote their professional growth and development.
Train program personnel in relevant topics including district policies and MSHSL rules.
Arrange for game officials and trainers.
Coordinate event security.

Fiscal Management:  Develop and administer the district activities/athletic budget.
Ensure adherence to fiscal accountability practices established by the business office for all financial transactions.
Monitor and evaluate revenue and expenditures; Develop recommendations for budgetary adjustments.
Coordinate purchase of supplies and equipment among buildings to ensure purchasing efficiency.
Maintain financial records.
Prepare periodic and annual financial reports.
Monitor all fundraising activities including booster club activities.

Record Keeping/Data Management:  Develop systems and procedures for effective and efficient collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial and programmatic data.

Implement all necessary data and reporting functions.
Collect and disseminate as necessary all records, reports, and data related to the activities program including MSHSL eligibility data, student participation fees, gate receipts, transportation, awards, and participant files.
Develop written records documenting current rules, regulations, expectations for program staff and other items necessary for program coordination among secondary schools.
Ensure continuous improvement of data management systems and procedures.

Communication:  Establish effective relationships with stakeholder groups including students, parents/guardians, community groups, district staff, league officials, and other school districts.

Coordinate activities with the local athletic conference.
Represent District 279 at conference, region, and state events.
Collaborate with building administrative team and serve on building/district committees as needed.
Disseminate publicity information to stakeholder groups and media.
Ensure effective communication with District 279 Community Education Department.
Provide leadership to coaching staff which results in effective communication to parents/guardians and effective conflict resolution.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required.  Masters degree preferred.

Contract Group: Management Personnel I-M
Benefits: According to contract
Salary:  View salary grids on the Memorandum of Understanding dated October 1, 2025
Job type: Full-time, Exempt
Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-M

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 Process 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.

Data Scientist

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Position Type:
Data Assessment/Data Scientist

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job Summary: The Education Data Scientist supports continuous improvement and equitable student outcomes by leading district and site level data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts through the use of advanced analytics and program evaluation.

Statement of duty/responsibility: Design, implement, and continuously improve data collection, integration, and analysis tools and dashboards to support instructional and organizational decision-making.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Research, evaluate, and recommend data collection, integration, and analysis tools for use district-wide (e.g. assessment platforms, survey tools, data warehouses, dashboards).
Design, build, and maintain data dashboards and self-service reports that provide timely actionable data for schools and departments (e.g. PowerBI).
Provide on-going learning and technical support for teachers and principals in use of data management tools and systems (e.g. FastBridge, RTI Stored, Qualtrics, Insights & Analytics, PowerBI).
Monitor and document the performance, usability, and effectiveness of data management tools and systems and recommend improvements.
Support the design and implementation of district programs and policies by providing data, modeling scenarios, and simulating potential impacts.
Stay current with research and emerging practices in educational data science, assessment, and learning analytics.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Apply statistical analysis, predictive analysis, and program evaluation methods to provide recommendations and present on student learning, organizational performance, and equity.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Research, evaluate, and recommend data collection, integration, and analysis tools for use district-wide (e.g. assessment platforms, survey tools, data warehouses, dashboards).
Design, build, and maintain data dashboards and self-service reports that provide timely actionable data for schools and departments (e.g. PowerBI).
Provide on-going learning and technical support for teachers and principals in use of data management tools and systems (e.g. FastBridge, RTI Stored, Qualtrics, Insights & Analytics, PowerBI).
Monitor and document the performance, usability, and effectiveness of data management tools and systems and recommend improvements.
Support the design and implementation of district programs and policies by providing data, modeling scenarios, and simulating potential impacts.
Stay current with research and emerging practices in educational data science, assessment, and learning analytics.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and ethical use in alignment with district policies, state and federal requirements, and best practices in data governance.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Define and document data standards, data definitions, and validation rules to promote consistency.
Collaborate with technology, legal, and student services teams to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g. FERPA) and ethical use of data.
Support required reporting and submissions by preparing accurate, timely datasets and summaries for the requestor, as needed.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the Standard Operating Procedures documents.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Identify staff needs, using formal and informal staff assessment tools and assist in planning and conducting in-service activities.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Assess and analyze professional learning needs in areas such as data literacy, data analysis, data management system use (i.e., Insights & Analytics, FastBridge, RTI Stored), data template use and others.
Develop and facilitate a feedback system for staff needs.
Assist in delivering relevant training.
Statement of duty/responsibility:  Other duties as assigned.

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

Perform other duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

Knowledge of data systems, balanced assessment framework, and data tools
Knowledge of current trends in student assessment and program evaluation
Skilled in using computer applications, including data tools and programming languages, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, SQL, MnMTSS, Python, PowerBI, SPSS, VS Code, and other statistical software
Ability to perform data collection, cleaning, integration, manipulation, transformation, analysis, and interpretation across multiple systems and data types
Skilled in applying statistical methods and program evaluation techniques to answer complex educational questions
Ability to design and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports that support decision-making
Skilled in presenting and communicating complex information with a diverse set of leaders in a clear, meaningful, and accurate way
Ability to translate technical findings into compelling narratives, visualizations and recommendations for non-technical audiences, including school board members, district leaders, principals, teachers, and community partners
Ability to collaborate to ensure that sites are supported and the needs of each student are met
Knowledge of project planning and management
Ability to anticipate needs and prioritize work based on the Strategic Plan of the district and Operational plans of the departments and sites
Minimum qualifications include:

Completion of graduate-level education equivalent to at least two (2) full years of study toward a master’s or doctoral degree in Data Science, Statistics, Educational Measurement, Quantitative Methods, Education, Psychology or a closely related field.
Salary Range: Pay Grade 117 Salaried Professionals Contract; Hiring Range: $110,160 – $134,946.
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Year Round

Desired start date: July 1, 2026

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, color, creed, sex, gender identity, color, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, 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 Process 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.