Osseo Area Schools
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Osseo Area Schools, Osseo, Minnesota, United States, 55311
Position Details
Position Type: Student Support Services / School Counselor
Date Posted: 10/16/2025
Location: Garden City Elementary (High-Needs School)
Job Summary To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Responsibilities and Tasks
Provide services as a member of the guidance department staff as outlined in the District Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program for students in grades PreK-5 and to meet the special needs of the assigned case load; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students’ educational, personal, and social-emotional learning programs (Zones of Regulations, Restorative Justice/Circles, etc.).
Implement anti-bullying programs (e.g., Second Step), support school-wide behavior management, PBIS, and SEL programming; other duties assigned by principal.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Elementary Guidance and Counseling; Licensed by MDE in Elementary Counseling.
Authorizes the district to complete an Out of Field Permission request (OFP); additional information can be found at PELSB’s OFP guidelines.
Meet the Tier 1 PELSB guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Skills and knowledge related to group and individual counseling and referral resources.
Knowledge and use of SEL, PBIS, and anti-bullying curriculum planning and strategies.
Adapt to ongoing changes and demonstrate flexibility with students, staff, and families.
Salary View salary grid on Pages 51-52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo.
Job Type and FTE Temporary approximately December 11, 2025 through May 6, 2026; 1.0 (FTE).
Bargaining Unit Education Minnesota Osseo.
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 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 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.
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Position Type: Student Support Services / School Counselor
Date Posted: 10/16/2025
Location: Garden City Elementary (High-Needs School)
Job Summary To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Responsibilities and Tasks
Provide services as a member of the guidance department staff as outlined in the District Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program for students in grades PreK-5 and to meet the special needs of the assigned case load; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance effectiveness in helping students’ educational, personal, and social-emotional learning programs (Zones of Regulations, Restorative Justice/Circles, etc.).
Implement anti-bullying programs (e.g., Second Step), support school-wide behavior management, PBIS, and SEL programming; other duties assigned by principal.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Elementary Guidance and Counseling; Licensed by MDE in Elementary Counseling.
Authorizes the district to complete an Out of Field Permission request (OFP); additional information can be found at PELSB’s OFP guidelines.
Meet the Tier 1 PELSB guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Skills and knowledge related to group and individual counseling and referral resources.
Knowledge and use of SEL, PBIS, and anti-bullying curriculum planning and strategies.
Adapt to ongoing changes and demonstrate flexibility with students, staff, and families.
Salary View salary grid on Pages 51-52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo.
Job Type and FTE Temporary approximately December 11, 2025 through May 6, 2026; 1.0 (FTE).
Bargaining Unit Education Minnesota Osseo.
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 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 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.
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