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Teacher – Grade 5 Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at Osseo Area Schools
Title: Teacher – Grade 5
Company: Osseo Area Schools
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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.
Park Brook Elementary is a school with a Focus on Fitness Initiative to increase academic growth and positive behaviors. Candidates for this position must be supportive of this initiative.
- Brain Boosts to increase movement/fitness are incorporated throughout the school day. Brain Boosts are short periods of time where students participate in exercise in the classroom, about every half-hour or forty-five minutes to prepare students for learning. Teachers at Park Brook us exercise routines or programs such as Go Noodle.
- Kinesthetic Seating is the standard at Park Brook. While Osseo Area Schools' Building a Better Future includes new furniture to be consistent across the district. Park Brook will use new furniture, however, and accommodation is in place so that about 90% of the furniture is kinesthetic seating.
- All staff have the opportunity to teach (paid) before school classes, after school classes, and/or weekend field trips.
- Students in 5th grade track their fitness scores, similar to how the students track reading and math scores at Park Brook. The physical education teacher assists with tracking the fitness scores.
- Park Brook Winter Funland is held instead of a school carnival. The Park Brook Winter Funland is a health fair, consisting of movement activities and healthy snacks.
- https://pb.osseoschools.org/aboutus/why-choose-pb
Odds & Ends To Know About Park Brook
- All teachers, as part of their 'other duties as assigned' chaperone one of the family events: New Family Dinner, Turkey BINGO, or Park Brook Winter Funland.
- Staff members participate, typically, on one committee.
- https://pb.osseoschools.org/
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.
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
- Supportive of Park Brook's Focus on Fitness Initiative.
Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Osseo Area Schools Offers
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- 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.
