Teacher Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG)

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. Develop support and sustain implementation of rigorous scholar learning through differentiated extended and enriched (DEE) instruction and opportunities including working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure scholars are engaged in challenging learning and discover their unique interests and strengths facilitating and supporting implementation of English Language Arts and Math academic challenges supporting development of individual scholar goals and facilitating independent scholar projects working collaboratively with building leaders to identify plan and deliver DEE instruction and opportunities monitoring the fidelity of DEE implementation; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments programs and sites to improve achievement; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; maintain contact and communication with staff administrators scholars guardians/caregivers and community state and federal agencies; collaborate within and across departments programs and sites; implement the goals and objectives of the district school program or department for which employed; provide in-person synchronous learning and support when applicable; participate in district building and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the program building and/or district 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.

Talent Development Academic Challenge and Gifted Support Specialist (TAG)

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelors Degree required
• MN teaching license in appropriate field (K-6 Elementary Education) 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:

• Classroom teaching experience preferred.

Bargaining unit: Teachers

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

FTE:1.0

Desired start date:8/31/2026

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 Districts Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veterans 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 or call .

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.

Required Experience:

IC