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Assistant Principal, Secondary

Assistant Principal, Secondary

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POSITION:
Assistant Principal, Secondary

Note: While we have not identified any specific openings at this time, we know that the spring season can bring changes in administrative staffing and we want to be prepared to consider all interested applicants as openings arise for Assistant Principal positions. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, we welcome you to submit an application. We will review applications as positions become available and reach out to qualified candidates

TYPE OF POSITION:
225-230 Days, based on level of assignment

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

· Masters/Specialist degree in educational administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a K-12 Principal

· 3-5 years relevant educational experience

Preferred

· Administrative experience

· Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes and compliance

SALARY: $107,825 – $116,825

POSITION SUMMARY:

St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members. Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed. Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community. In addition to supporting instruction, operations, and student life, the assistant principals will support the building principal in implementing the District’s mission, core values, and strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse student population.

Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Support implementation of a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Provide opportunities for students to envision their futures, explore careers, and prepare for college.
Support professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
Assist the principal in maintaining a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapting the school program to meet changing needs, and abandoning programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.
Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Use student centered, restorative approaches to managing student conduct.
Support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Provide information and input to the principal regarding the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
Assist with the supervision of licensed and non-licensed personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
Support an extra-curricular program that meets the interests and needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.
Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Engage higher education, business, and community partners to create increased career and college opportunities for all students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Support the principal in designing and implementing a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.
PHYSICAL FACTORS:

· Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work

collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

Early Childhood Family Education Teacher

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Position Summary:
Owatonna’s Early Childhood Program is seeking an early childhood educator to provide high-quality early learning through delivery of evidence-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This position will be responsible for planning engaging early learning experiences for children ages 1-5, along with their parents. Classes are focused on various age ranges and themes. The teacher will have a variable schedule, including up to 2 evenings a week. The successful candidate will work as a team member to create a warm and welcoming environment for children, their families, and professional colleagues.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood and family education and/or child development, early childhood education, or related field; Minnesota license in Early Childhood (birth to five years); Birth-Grade 3 license preferred; strong knowledge of child development from birth to age five; experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; documented experience in the application of MN Early Childhood Indicators of Progress; demonstrated use of research-based strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve at the highest levels; Experience in utilizing an inquiry approach to instruction; current first aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain within first eight-weeks of employment.

Desired qualifications include:
– Successful teaching experience in developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and learning environments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and parents of children birth to five years old;
– Experience with teaming/collaborating with others in educating young children and supporting families;
– Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written,n and digital communication;
– Good organizational skills

Position Requirements:
Successful experience in partnering with families in a professional capacity. The successful applicant must have the ability to work as a contributing team member in a culture of excellence to deliver programs that address the positive development of children and families in diverse populations. This position requires schedule flexibility and availability for one to two evenings per week from 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM.

Salary:
Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Occupational Therapist – Early Childhood: 2025-2026

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The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full time Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience which will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher Multiple positions: 2025-2026

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Position Title: Bilingual Elementary Teacher: 2025-26 (Multiple Positions)
Department / Unit: District Office and School Sites
Accountable To: Richfield Dual Language Principal

The Richfield Public School District is currently accepting applications for full-time Bilingual Elementary Classroom Teachers (Multiple Positions) for the 2025-2026 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience that will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Behavior Services Coordinator

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Behavior Services Coordinator

Position Location: Serving North Branch Area Public Schools and Rush City Public Schools

Position Purpose:
The Behavior Services Coordinator position assists SCRED member districts in implementing a continuum of social and behavior supports, specifically for students requiring intensive, highly individualized intervention. This position provides collaboration and consultation on specific student cases and overall programming, creates and facilitates high-quality professional learning opportunities for member district staff, and assists in the coordination of service delivery to ensure students are receiving effective social skills and behavior skills instruction designed to meet their needs in their least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties:

  • Collaboration & Consultation
    • Provide on-site coaching and support for the implementation of evidence-based multi-layered instructional practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
    • Guide staff in the creation of special education evaluation plans that equip teams to identify students with intensive emotional or behavioral needs
    • Support staff in the development of IEPs that are designed to meet the unique social and behavioral needs of students
    • Consult with special education staff regarding students who are not responding to behavior skill interventions
    • Promote collaboration between general education and special education staff regarding accommodations and modifications that may help students to reach their IEP goals and access the general curriculum
    • Provide expertise as part of IEP teams for students with significant and unique Behavioral related needs
    • Equip teams to engage in problem-solving processes that support district placement decisions for students transitioning to and from Federal Setting IV programs in order to ensure that students remain in their least restrictive environment
    • Assist in developing/coordinating student reintegration plans, including Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in order to increase the likelihood that transitioning students will function effectively in the mainstream school setting
    • Collaborate and provide consultation services regarding assistive technology, accessibility, and secondary transition
  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in professional learning aligned with SCRED goals and district-specific needs to inform SCRED professional learning opportunities related to behavioral programming
    • Develop professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with SCRED goals and messaging across service areas
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of behavior-related topics, including assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, secondary transition, and program evaluation
    • Oversee training and certification of staff in the use of restrictive procedures
    • Provide on-site coaching and support to enhance implementation of best practices in behavioral programming
  • Coordination of Service Delivery
    • Facilitate the implementation of best practices in behavior-related assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, and program evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
    • Secure and disseminate resource materials and equipment for behavior-related needs that can be shared across districts
    • Support the implementation of legal and ethical school discipline practices for students with disabilities, including manifestation determination meetings
    • Coordinate restrictive procedure quarterly review meetings and report data to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
    • Foster the implementation of special education guidelines specific to behavior services
    • Support teams in planning for transitions of students with behavior-related needs between buildings .(i.e., from elementary to secondary) and across settings (i.e., increasing services from setting 3 to setting 4)
    • Participate and/or facilitate SCRED internal meetings and workgroups as assigned
    • Participate in county collaborative committees to engage in interagency collaboration to support the behavior-related needs of students and families
    • Participate in the regional Community of Practice for Federal Setting IV programs
    • Provide work direction to the administrative assistant supporting the social behavior services area
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Practicum Supervisor (K-12 ESL)

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The Southeast Service Cooperative Teacher Licensure Program is designed to support candidates seeking an additional license in English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12. In 2022, the Southeast Service Cooperative was selected to receive $2.7 million in funding over five years through the National Professional Development (NPD) Program from the U.S. Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition (Award #T365Z220119). The NPD program provides grants for eligible organizations to design and implement high-quality professional development activities that improve instruction for multilingual learners.

The primary goal of Project MOMENTUM (Micro-Credentialing Options for Minnesota Educators Navigating Transformative Understandings of Multilingualism) is to increase the number of licensed ESL K-12 educators in the state of Minnesota. In order to provide equitable access to high-quality professional learning opportunities, Project MOMENTUM has designed a series of additional licensure courses that will engage educators in learning aligned to PELSB English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12 Standards. We are seeking qualified teacher educators to support our licensure program as practicum supervisors.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise teacher candidates during their practicum experiences for additional licensure.
  • Conduct a minimum of two observations per candidate during their practicum experiences. Travel may be required for in-person observations.
  • Evaluate teaching effectiveness using established lesson planning and observation rubrics.
  • Provide constructive feedback to candidates using program and InTASC Standards to improve instructional knowledge, skills and dispositions
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates to discuss progress, address concerns, and support their professional development.
  • Act as a liaison between the candidate and the cooperating teacher, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment on expectations and support needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of observations, feedback, and assessments. Ensure that all documentation aligns with program requirements and is submitted in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with SSC staff to ensure candidates are meeting program requirements.
  • Attend required virtual meetings and training sessions, including professional development in coaching strategies for adult learners; and training on program requirements and evaluation procedures.
  • Maintaining appropriate technology (i.e. internet access, computer) for the duration of the practicum experience(s). Expenses related to technology will not be reimbursed by SSC.

Qualifications:

  • MN License in English as a Second Language (ESL) K-12 with at least three years of experience as a teacher of record – or – E-12 administrator with documented experience in teacher evaluation [REQUIRED]
  • Master’s degree in education or related field [REQUIRED]
  • Experience coaching adult learners and providing feedback to educators.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of current teaching methodologies and InTASC Standards
  • Proficiency in technology tools and applications related to education
  • Ability to pass a background check before in-person school visits

Work Environment: The Southeast Service Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We serve diverse communities across Southeastern Minnesota, and we strive to have our employees reflect the communities in which we partner. We encourage candidates who speak multiple languages to join us as we recognize that many of the communities we work with have significant language diversity. We recognize that a variety of experiences can prepare applicants to be successful in this work and we are committed to the holistic evaluation of all applicants for this position. Please note that this position is a hybrid position with some virtual responsibilities and some in-person responsibilities, depending on candidate location.

Time Commitment: The time commitment for this role will include approximately 8-10 hours per candidate, including required training.

Compensation: Practicum Supervisors will be paid $500 per candidate for up to 20 candidates. Mileage will be provided at the federal mileage rate for observations and triad meetings as needed. Please indicate in your cover letter how many candidates you would be interested in supervising and how far you would be willing to travel for observations and triad meetings.

How to Apply: For questions about this position, please contact Merissa Russie ([email protected]). To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Christi Fosland ([email protected]). Please include information about how you will meet the required qualifications in your cover letter and/or resume. Applications are due by February 28, 2025.