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District Administrator

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Position Available: District Administrator

District Name: School District of Somerset

District Address: 639 Sunrise Drive, PO Box 100, Somerset, WI 54025

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a District Administrator in Wisconsin. Experience as a Superintendent or District Administrator in a district office setting preferred. Demonstrate strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting students of diverse backgrounds.

Consultants Assisting the Board:   School Exec Connect

Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790) Antoinette Johns (612-309-1511) David Clough (847-644-5556)

District Website: www.somerset.k12.wi.us

Communities Served: The Somerset School District serves the townships of Somerset, Star Prairie, Richmond, and St. Joseph and the Village of Somerset

Student Population: 1,457

District Budget $20 M

District Schools:

  • Somerset Elementary School, Jr. K – 4
  • Somerset Middle School 5 – 8
  • Somerset High School 9 – 12

District Highlights: Our Mission: Together we Engage, Educate, and Empower all learners; bridging their passions to pathways to create successful futures and positively contribute to our local and global communities.

  • Mission driven Strategic Plan and Core Values
  • All schools and district office on one campus
  • Recently updated facilities
  • Growing and supportive community
  • Competitive curricular and co-curricular activities
  • Standards-based junior kindergarten – 12 curriculum is enhanced with character education, special education, alternative education, virtual education, and gifted/talented programs
  • Culturally aware and welcoming community and school district
  • Employee training and development in Restorative Practices and Mindfulness
  • Strong parent and community support for the Arts, Academics, and Activities

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Named a US News and World Report “Best High School” in 2019 and 2020
  • First Wisconsin High School to create a partnership with the University of Minnesota to offer College in the Schools (CIS) classes at SHS
  • Offers a wide variety of courses where students can earn college credit:
    • 6 College in the Schools
    • 7 Advanced Placement
    • 5 Project Lead the Way
    • 3 Articulated through Northwood Tech and Chippewa Valley Tech
  • State of the art classrooms in the areas of Technical Education, Fabrication, Engineering, and Food Service
  • 17 WIAA Sports, 10 Activities, Multiple Clubs for students to participate in

MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • Newly renovated learning spaces that allow for collaboration among students throughout the building
  • Staff trained in Restorative Practices and Top 20 Principles to foster a safe and supportive culture
  • Dedicated staff who work to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Junior Kindergarten program offered daily with opportunity for full-day wrap around program
  • Active parent group
  • Responsive Classroom and Restorative practices trained staff; dedicated to a safe and welcoming school culture

Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend or modify all dates)

  • Application Deadline: May 6, 2022
  • Selected candidates taken to the Board on: May 9, 2022
  • First round interviews on: May 10 & 12, 2022
  • Second round interviews on: May 23, 24, and 25
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2022 or ASAP

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

Application Process:

Apply through the website www.schoolexecconnect.com or WECAN site if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

Elementary Principal (2 positions)

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Elementary Principal – (K-5) 2 positions – Cedar Ridge Elementary & Oak Point Elementary

The Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants for Principal of Cedar Ridge Elementary and Principal of Oak Point Elementary.   Cedar Ridge has a staff of 80 that serves approximately 499 children and Oak Point has a staff of 105 that serve approximately 585 children.

The ideal leader must have experience regarding curriculum development and evaluation, be a skilled communicator, possess above average interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population among our students, parents and community. Eden Prairie is a school district with approximately 1,400 employees serving approximately 8,500 students. The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming.
Position reports to:    Associate Superintendent of Academics & Innovation
Application Process: Application review will begin immediately Deadline: April 25, 2022
Interview Dates: 1st Interview: Week of April 25, 2022
2nd Interview: May 5, 2022
Final Interview: Week of May 9, 2022
Start Date: July 1, 2022

To learn more about the district, please visit www.edenpr.org . Please contact Human Resources at (952) 975-7132 with any questions.  Confidential inquiries may be directed to Mr. Thomas May, Executive Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or (952) 975-7102.

High School Science Teacher

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Caledonia Public School District has an opening for a full-time high school science teacher for 2022-2023 school year.  The position consists of 3 sections of Science 9 & 2 high school electives. (Tentative until master schedule is finalized.)  Applicants must have a Minnesota license or be eligible to obtain a Minnesota license by the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource tab of the school district website and include a resume, cover letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to:  Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected]  Application deadline: April 20, 2022, or until the position is filled.

Occupational Therapist – Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Occupational Therapist (ECSE) for the 2022-23 school year.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers’ Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Job Summary
Occupational Therapists provide a related service to support the special needs of qualified students with IEP’s, assigning, designing, and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Job Functions

Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy (OT) to identified students in home or schools.
Train special and general education staff, parent and other team members on specific interventions.
Recommend and train staff, parents and/or students on equipment; observes student in various educational environments and provides recommendations; adapts and/or modifies materials.
Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.
Maintain appropriate IEP records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
Maintain accurate up to date records in the areas of program data collection and third party billing.
Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision and values.
Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
Measure and document therapy outcomes and attendance.
Collaborate with district motor team to share best practices and new therapy initiatives.
Adhere to federal and state statute and rules related to individualized service and due process.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
Other duties as assigned.

Orchestra Teacher

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Teacher Level: Middle School 0.7 +0.3 Elementary

Total FTE: 1.0

Building Location: Discovery Middle school and District Elementary Schools

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

This position will have the components of working with elementary students as they begin orchestra at the elementary levels, and continue into the middle school where they will lead orchestra classes in grade 6-8, as well as provide individual and small group lessons.

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