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Teacher: Special Education

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Position Summary: The classroom teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student learning, and maintaining an effective classroom environment. This role includes planning lessons aligned with curriculum standards, assessing student progress, and collaborating with colleagues, families, and administrators to support student success.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license appropriate for the assigned subject/grade level and bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience in the assigned subject/grade level and familiarity with technology integration and various instructional strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Instruction & Classroom Management
    • Develop and implement lesson plans that align with District and state standards.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning.
    • Use a variety of instructional methods and assessments to monitor student progress.
    • Set clear expectations for behavior and apply consistent classroom management strategies.
    • Adapt teaching methods to meet student learning needs.
  • Student Support & Professional Relationships
    • Build positive relationships with students to support their academic and personal growth.
    • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies.
    • Be available to provide additional support for students as needed.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum and instructional strategies.
    • Follow District policies and curriculum guidelines approved by the Board of Education.
    • Participate in school meetings, initiatives, and professional learning communities.
    • Maintain professionalism in all interactions and adhere to ethical and legal guidelines.
    • Support a positive and productive school culture.
  • Professional Growth & Development
    • Stay current with best practices in teaching and participate in professional development.
    • Attend required training, workshops, and staff meetings.
    • Implement innovative teaching techniques and educational strategies.
  • Other Responsibilities
    • Attend and participate in school events, meetings, and conferences as required.
    • Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.
  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
    • Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
    • Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing of materials and classroom equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through electronic means.
    • Work primarily in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

 

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Special Education Teacher

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed Special Education works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Long-Term Substitute Licensed Choir Teacher: Grades 9-12

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Special Education Teacher- District Wide

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed Special Education Teacher works closely with the district Special Education Department to help support due process timelines.
  • The teacher serves as a classroom substitute special education teacher, placed throughout the district to release special education case managers for due process time.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

ESP – Special Ed/Clerical – HQ

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Position Type:
Support Staff/Educational Support Professionals

Location:
Fair Oaks Elementary

Closing Date:
until filled

Job summary: Assist the special education teacher in the operation and function of the classroom, and to work with individual or small groups of students as directed by and under the supervision of the special education teacher.  Depending on program needs, management reserves the right to make changes in your assignment. Includes lunch and recess supervision.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Assist in the implementation of the students’ special education instructional plan(s) including physical and behavioral management.  Specific duties are assigned by the supervising teacher based on students’ special needs.
Assist in the implementation and follow through of the students’ individual plans in all settings in which the program is delivered and as assigned by the supervising teacher.
Collect observational data about assigned student(s) in various school settings and report to supervising teacher.
Assist in the preparation, collection and maintenance of educational materials and equipment.
Assist staffings, conferences and any other special meetings as requested by supervising teacher.
Complete educational forms, reports and other student related data relevant to the individual student(s) in the special education program as directed by the special education teacher.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the team and approved by the Special Education Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor.
Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
Includes lunch and recess supervision.
Minimum qualifications include:

Applicants must be Highly Qualified – Applicants meet the Highly Qualified requirement if they have:Two years of study at an institution of higher education; Minnesota’s standard; A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full-time enrollment as determined by the institution attended OR
An Associate’s (or higher) degree; Minnesota’s standard: An AA, AS, AAS, (or higher) degree OR
Received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Persons employed shall have the skills needed to perform tasks and work with children, staff and parents.
Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.
Salary:  View Classification I (1) and II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract
Work schedule:   3.5 hours/day; 5 days/week (3 hrs/day special ed – .5 hrs/day clerical – lunch/recess)
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

 

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.