TOSA Elementary SEL (Temporary Assignment) at Independent School District 196

Position Type:TOSA/Elementary TOSADate Posted:12/4/2025Location:Rosemount Elementary School Closing Date: 12/11/2025Description:TOSA 1.0 FTE(Temporary Assignment) Effective Date of Employment: January 5 2026 until the end of the 2025/26 school year Application Deadline: December:00 p.m. Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at Job Summary: Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education in addition to having a strong knowledge and strategies related to Non-Exclusionary Discipline. Collaborate with administration and staff to develop and maintain 504 Plans. Demonstrate proactive response to support students with social/emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties. Provide instruction for strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for Learning Team meetings when necessary for student success. Demonstrate understanding and practices of PBIS and supportive Tier 1 SEL strategies. Demonstrate current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency. Employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media. Collaborate with others to plan teach and support students in the least restrictive environment. Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff parents and other professionals. Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract. Qualifications: Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in Elementary Education (special education licensure and/or completion or in process of K-12 administrative license preferred). Strong general education background. Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social/emotional skills using a strengths-based model. Ability to work efficiently effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to relate positively to students staff and community. Experience working in a K-5 school setting Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students. Ability to facilitate and/or support parent/guardian meetings that may include but are not limited to Behavior Support Plans 504 plans Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and coordinating with community resources. Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and/or clerical staff and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals/clerical staff. Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities positive behavior support academic instruction development of routines etc. Responsible To: Building Principal Compensation / Benefits: According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available atEmployee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 In District 196 the skys the limit for students and employees. Thats because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child Triple-A approach provides studentsOur team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success. District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 residents in the cities of Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Burnsville Coates Empire Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County with more than 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others. District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages. Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR). *Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment. Key Skills Corporate Paralegal,Graduate Engineering,Customer Service,Clinical Data Management,ABAP,Corporate Marketing Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1