Metro

FTE: .50

JOB GOAL:
The Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher provides services to students, teachers, administrators, and parents in order to meet identified students’ needs. The position requires the identification of and programming for high ability students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills:  The teacher is expected to establish procedures to allow for maximum learning support by:
1. Provides direct specialized instruction to students identified in the gifted & talented program.
2. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
3. Planning and organizing effectively.
4. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
5. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
6. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
8. Develops classroom enrichment programming for identified students.
9. Provides materials and information to help create an environment that provides options for the exceptional needs of gifted students.
10. Collaborates and communicates effectively with school counselors to support the academic and social-emotional needs of students in the gifted program.
11. Maintain collaborative relationships with HSD GT teachers through regular meetings and communication.
12. Maintain collaborative relationships with area GT teachers and CESA 11 GT Teachers through consistent networking.
11. Communicates and coordinates with building principal and Continuous Improvement Committees.
12. Communicates with parents, teachers and students on a regular basis.

Professional Relationships:  The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help or extension/enrichment opportunities.
4. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
5. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
6. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
1. Cooperating with other staff members.
2. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
3. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
4. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
5. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
6. Recommending possible revision/differentiation of curriculum.
7. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff.

Professional Development:  The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Position Type: Teaching: Elementary School/Grade 5

Location: Zanewood Community School

Closing Date:Until Filled

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

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

Classroom Teacher

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree required
MN teaching license in appropriate field – Elementary Education, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*

*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

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

The school hours for Teachers are 9:10 – 4:20 unless there are before school meetings then the hours would be 8:00 – 4:20

Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.