Teacher: Behavior Intervention Teacher (.5 FTE)

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. Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise a comprehensive social-emotional and behavior support program with interventions and supports aligned to district guidelines; work directly with scholars including conducting individual assessments and developing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives; serve as a team member to support MTSS; build capacity in staff to meet building and system-wide social-emotional and behavior initiatives through professional learning for individuals, departments, and/or grade levels and collaborating with and supporting staff in meeting the social-emotional and behavior goals and objectives of scholars; support and promote School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals including implementation of steps and processes; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver and assess social-emotional and behavior curriculum according to district guidelines; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and building at the discretion of the supervisor.
 
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.
 
Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIT)
 
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: 

• Develop and implement strategies: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and the student’s educational team to create and implement strategies to help the student be successful in the school environment
• Provide instruction: Provide individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically or behaviorally
• Assist with de-escalation: Help de-escalate student behaviors and reintegrate students back into the classroom
• Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement behavior management techniques 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Support school-wide efforts: Support school-wide efforts to develop and implement a social emotional curriculum
• Engage parents: Engage parents in the student behavior intervention plan process and provide them with skills and techniques to support their child
• Conduct conflict resolution: Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions
• Comply with safety policies: Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual student needs 
• Maintains and provides data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Bargaining unit: Teachers 

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE: .5

Desired start date: a.s.a.p.
 
 
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.