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Basswood Elementary

Teacher - Special Education (Skills)

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$67,320 / year median in Minnesota

+0% projected growth

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Job Description

Teacher
  • Special Education (Skills) Osseo Ind School District 279 Basswood Elementary
  • Maple Grove, Minnesota This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools
  • District 279 Job Details
Job ID:
5881435
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job Description
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 or program for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, department, or program 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. Special Education Classroom Teacher Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's degree required. MN teaching license in appropriate field (ASD, DCD, DD, and/or PHD), 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 Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary:
View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
FTE:
1.0 Desired start date: August 31, 2026 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 HR@district279.org 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.
Position Type:
Full-Time