Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Job Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a critical member of the special education team, providing essential occupational therapy to help students develop and improve the skills necessary for academic success and daily functioning.
Benefits of Joining Us:
Additional incentives, including a $5000 sign-on bonus
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The Dean of Registration and Systems Support (DRSS) plays a key role in managing student academic records, high school scheduling, and attendance systems while ensuring compliance with state and district regulations. This position serves as the primary contact for registrar-related inquiries, including transcripts, enrollment changes, and student credentials. In addition to streamlining enrollment processes, the DRO provides first-line technology support and troubleshooting to student and staff devices, working to optimize platforms like Infinite Campus and Google Workspace to enhance school operations, data accuracy, and reporting.
Position Type:
Nursing
Location:
Various Locations
Closing Date:
until filled
We offer a variety of substitute positions, including: teachers, educational support professionals, school nurses, KidStop (before and after school program), custodial, food services and more. Please click on the link to learn about our opportunities: Substitute Opportunities
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 emergency care for sick or injured school children, assess the health status of students and school personnel, advise students, parents and staff regarding health issues, and conduct preventive and health education services.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Assess health status and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions according to school district guidelines.
Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians.
Assess the health and developmental status of the school age student, through district health screening programs. Facilitate referrals to health care agencies or facilities when requested.
Promote and maintain health and well-being of students, families and school personnel by health teaching and health counseling.
Develop Individual Health/Emergency Plans for those students with special health needs. Communicate with families, teachers, and staff regarding the development and implementation of these plans. Periodically evaluate plans and revise as necessary.
Prevent and control communicable disease through health education, assessment of student health status, and implementation of the state immunization law.
When required participate in staffings regarding students with special needs and assume responsibility for contributions to the health component of the IEP (Individual Education Plan).
Maintain health records on all students enrolled in the school.
Excuse or readmit students for health reasons in accordance with the building procedure and county health department exclusion guidelines.
Complete student accident report forms for students needing doctor’s attention and/or resulting in a loss of school time.
Train and supervise volunteers/staff whenever they are used in the health services program.
Serve as a resource to faculty for health education purposes.
Minimum Qualifications include:
Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota
Basic first aid and health screening.
Ability to communicate and foster positive working relationships with students, parents and staff.
Ability to teach health information to student groups.
Current CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications include:
Public health background.
Computer skills.
Salary: View salary grid on Page 7, Section 2 of the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses contract – Paid at Step 1 per the contract particular license held.
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.
Starting Pay Range: $44,683 -$80,456 ($5000 sign on bonus for Tier 3 & 4 Licensed Teachers)
Position Summary:
The DCD Licensed Special Education teacher will provide instruction to students with identified special education needs and collaborate with the general education staff with implementation of Individualized Education Plans.
The Special Education Teacher will work under the direction of the Principal and in close collaboration with the rest of the Special Education Team, the Dean of Students, classroom teachers, and advisors.
General Duties
Provide direct special education services and supervision for level three DCD
students in the Center Based program
Implement functional skills and daily living skills
Provide direction to the paraeducators assigned to you
Work collaboratively with the high school special education team
Work collaboratively with the high school general education team
Initiate and maintain close communication with families, parents/guardians
Ensure due process requirements are being followed
Create goals/objectives and present level of performance along with
accommodations and/or modifications for students at least annually
Create and implement data collection processes for lessons, progress
monitoring, attendance and behavior; and use data to make decisions
Participate in other meetings or duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in a culture that actively disrupts inequity
Contribute positively to a collaborative school environment
Full Time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher is currently available for the 2025-2026 school year at the Forest Lake Area Secondary Schools.
Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking qualified candidates to support the middle school development of MTSS systems of support and provide direct student support services. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and Middle School Principal. This person will be responsible for developing and coordinating MTSS systems at the middle school; ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations and providing coaching and assistance. The will collaborate with other MTSS Specialists and the Teaching & Learning team to implement the MnMTSS strategies. A portion of this staff members schedule will be to provide direct student service through proactive behavior management strategies for students based on need.