Summary
Description
Who we are:
Osseo Area Schools Adult Basic Education (ABE) is looking for a teacher to provide instruction in its program starting for the fall of 2024. Our school serves nearly 1,000 students age 17 and older each year and is commited to the HyFlex teaching model to reduce access barriers for all students. Our students come from over 60 countries and speak nearly 50 languages. 95% of our students self-identify as a person of color. We are a student-centered program, with classes in core content areas as well as technology and workplace skills. We are located in the heart of Brooklyn Center, MN, at the Northwest Family Service Center, and collaborate with our social services building partners to provide support to our learners to be successful in class as well as in the community.
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.
The teacher in this position will teach a class of adult students Monday-Thursday mornings from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm as our Level C Academics and Math Three and Four Instructor. Teachers in our program receive 30 minutes of prep and non-contact time for every hour of direct instruction to attend meetings, prepare for class, and complete other professional duties.
Our Level C Academics classes include instruction in core academic content areas aligned to level B and C of the College and Career Readiness Standards for adult education.
Other information:
We have a commitment to professional development for our staff and a commitment to equity in our work.
We are a Google Workspace program and use Google Meet and Classroom and are committed to providing hyflex education opportunities to reduce barriers for student access and success.
We provide classes from September through June.
For more information:
Please contact Emily Watts, Program Coordinator, at 763.585.7321 or wattse@district279.org with questions or to learn more about our program.
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. Note not all tasks fully align with that of our Adult Basic Education Teaching duties.
Classroom Teacher
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- MN teaching license in appropriate field, 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
Preferred qualifications include:
- The teacher who accepts this position will demonstrate strong technology, communication and motivation skills to work effectively with this group of students. A commitment to equity work is critical.
Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo
Job Type or FTE: 33 hours a week (four mornings and two evenings)
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Osseo
Desired Start Date: August 2024
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.
