Position Type:
Teacher District Wide

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

American Indian Education Teacher/SDAS – Ojibwe

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop and teach a comprehensive Ojibwe language curriculum that includes reading, writing, speaking, and cultural elements.
Design culturally enriched lesson plans that integrate both traditional and contemporary Ojibwe practices.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment to promote language proficiency and cultural understanding among students.
Monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies as necessary, and provide feedback to support learning and growth.
Collaborate with other educators to incorporate Ojibwe language and culture into a broader curriculum.
Partner with the American Indian Education department and school staff to create and review curriculum resources that incorporate Indigenous perspectives.
Support professional development by preparing and leading training sessions to build educators’ capacity to implement the Indian Education for All (IEFA) initiative.
Analyze assessment data to inform curriculum development and targeted intervention strategies.
Document and evaluate staff development efforts to ensure effective training and implementation of resources.
Participate in planning and workshops that increase access to culturally relevant educational content aligned with academic standards.
Assist in creating and curating educational materials that reflect the histories, languages, treaties, and sovereignty issues of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations.
Conduct professional development workshops for educators and school administrators to equip them with effective teaching tools.
Promote awareness of contemporary issues and events impacting Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities.
Contribute to curriculum development to respect and incorporate Indigenous perspectives while ensuring alignment with academic standards.
Engage in continual professional development specific to Indigenous education and language pedagogy.
Establish partnerships with local Ojibwe communities and elders to ensure authentic integration of cultural teachings and to provide students with real-world connections to their learning.

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 Job Description
Staff Development Assessment Specialist (SDAS)

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture, 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: .8 Ojibwe Language Teacher & .2 SDAS
Start Date: ASAP

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.