Teacher - EL

EL Teacher

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly collaborative, innovative, and community-focused educator who is passionate about creating a dynamic learning environment for students in grades K-5, particularly in the area of Multi-Lingual teaching. This unique opportunity involves teaching in a brand-new, studio-style elementary school.

Key Responsibilities

Scholar Support & Instruction

This role focuses on facilitating deeper learning through student-driven collaboration. You will:

• Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas, including writing and implementing EL goals and objectives.
• Evaluate scholar performance according to the EL goals and objectives.
• Promote scholar achievement and maintain required scholar records.
• 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 you are employed.
• Provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable.

Collaboration & Community 

You will be a community connector, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration with all stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing data with colleagues to develop targeted student interventions.
• Maintaining consistent communication with students' guardians and caregivers.
• Leveraging local resources and inviting community members into the classroom to enrich learning.
• Integrating student leadership development.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree.
• A valid Minnesota teaching license in an appropriate field (English as a Second Language) or a valid MN teaching license in another field with a willingness to obtain an Out of Field Permission.
• If not currently licensed, you must be eligible and willing to apply for a Tier 1 or 2 license.

Preferred Qualifications 

• A deep belief in collaborative learning and shared inquiry.
• Experience with various team teaching models (e.g., co-teaching, station teaching).
• Experience in designing and facilitating nature-infused and experiential learning.
• A data-informed practitioner who uses assessment to guide instruction.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
   

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
  

Position Details

• Bargaining Unit: Teachers
• Salary: View salary grid on pages 51 - 52 (Schedule A) of the teacher's contract: Education Minnesota Osseo
• Schedule: 1.0 FTE
• Start Date: August 31, 2026

Why Osseo Area Schools?

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment. We provide mentorship programs, a variety of benefits, and summer opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer committed to a diverse workforce.
 

  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.