Extended Speech Pathologist Early Childhood Special Education

• Position Type:
  Summer Employment SHORT FORM
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Willow Lane
• Closing Date: until filled

• Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts. Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.
• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities
• and more

General Purpose of Job: 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.

The goal of ESY services is to help students maintain their current level of functioning. ESY service providers will address areas of need through using instructional materials provided by service providers who work with the student during the course of the regular school year.

The Extended School Year (ESY) program will be held on the following dates:
June 30 – July 23, 2026, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. A required ESY orientation meeting will be held June 29th, on-site at 8am, set up and prep time will also be available. Class sessions will last for two and a half hours. Licensed providers will be given 45 minutes of prep time before and 45 minutes after each class session.

Responsibilities: Position provides speech and language services and support in the areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student. The instructor will design, deliver and assess curriculum according to the district guidelines.

The teacher must be willing to participate in building leadership activities and be a team player.

Required Qualifications: Valid Minnesota license in appropriate field.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts. Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

Salary Range:
Per Contract
Hours: 4 hours per day, 3 days/week

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Summer opportunities and more

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.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call .

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.