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One full-time (1.0 FTE) LTS Second Grade Teacher

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Lake Park Audubon Schools’ main office is in Lake Park, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 707 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.lakeparkaudubon.com/

City Websites:      http://lakeparkmn.com/

  https://www.cormoranttownship.org/

https://audubonmn.govoffice2.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Lake Park Audubon School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Has experience in school finance
  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Delegates authority while maintaining accountability
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Is a visionary, creative thinker

Previous superintendent experience is preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2020-2021 school year is $132,600. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 29, 2021

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://mnmsba.myrevelus.com/. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2021, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Lake Park Audubon Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s transcript(s) (upon hire, official transcripts must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected], or 507-828-2468 (cell).

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Community Ed Summer Program Intern

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Centennial Community Education Summer Program Intern
Salary: $16 Hourly
Closing Date: 4/15/21
Department: Community Education
Immediate Supervisor: Community Education Director or Designated Supervisor
Primary Objective of Position:
Develops, coordinates, administers, and directs the staff and activities for various recreation
programs, camps, special events, field trips and other programming in the Centennial School
District, mainly focusing on programs at Centennial Square and the Landings of Lexington.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide planning, promotion/marketing and coordination of programs that include, but are not
limited to: Summer Fun, Teen Force, and Family NIghts at Centennial Square, as well as
programming at The Landings of Lexington
Provides direction and supervision to part-time/seasonal staff
Assists in the coordination of programs with other agencies and organizations to establish
cooperative efforts and facilitate services.
Provides great customer service to residents about programs and resources
Assists with promotional/marketing activities including flyers and social media
Other duties as assigned.

Length of Internship and hours:
Mid May through Mid August , 35-40 hours per week, can include nights and weekends

Superintendent

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About Edina Public Schools

Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized suburban public school district serving approximately 8,500 students.  The District includes six elementary schools (gr. K-5), two middle schools (gr. 6-8) and one high school (gr. 9-12).  The District also includes the award-winning Early Learning Center which provides early learning opportunities for children age 0-5 and Community Education Services providing programs and services for learners of all ages.

Our Mission and Vision

Edina Public Schools is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential.  Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills.  We support every student’s educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student.

Our Vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive.

POSITION AVAILABLE

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Board of Education is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2021.

Address
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edina, MN  55424
www.edinaschools.org
952 848-3900

Advisors to the Board

SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT

Dr. Kenneth Dragseth  [email protected]   952 210-2790
Dr. David Clough           [email protected]   847 644-5556
Patty Phillips                  [email protected]   651 357-0996
Lisa Anderson                [email protected]   952 210-9865

Qualifications

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Minnesota Superintendent Licensure
  2. Successful and Significant Administrative Experience
  3. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education

Salary
|Negotiable and highly competitive in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Our Teachers and Staff

  • 84% of EPS teachers have a master’s degree or higher
  • 61% of EPS teachers have been with the district for 10 years or more
  • 54 teachers are Nationally Board Certified in their field

Our Students and Performance

  • EPS ranked the top school for student success in Minnesota by USA Today
  • S. News ranked EHS in Top 10 Minnesota public, non-charter schools
  • 2020 #1 Best College Prep High School in Minnesota by Niche.com
  • 2020 EHS in top 500 of America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek
  • 27% of our students are students of color
  • Four-year graduation rate is 95.6%
  • ACT average Composite Score is 26.3

Our Community Support (2019 Survey of the Edina Community)

  • 93% say EPS provides a quality education
  • 87% give teachers highest ratings
  • 97% agree that EPS is high achieving and promotes excellence
  • 92% say they are proud of EPS and would recommend to friends
  • 89% say “I trust the School Board and Administration to do what is right for children in the district.”

Our Finances

  • Total General Fund Operating Budget         $123,248,833
    Total Operating Budget                                   $135,315,992
  • Average Teacher Salary                                    $75,489
  • Aaa Credit Rating by Moody’s – 1 in 3 in the state to receive this highest rating
  • 2019 Award for School Finance by the Minnesota Department of Education
  • Union Affiliation:  Education Minnesota
  • Current Contract Ends:  June 30, 2021

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

  • Accepting Applications through April 20, 2021
  • Selected Candidates taken to the Board April 26, 2021
  • First Interviews April 27-28, 2021
  • Finalist Interviews May 3-5, 2021
  • Superintendent named May 2021
  • Superintendent Begins Duties July 1, 2021

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Literacy Coach – Middle School

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Job Description:  Literacy Coach – at Middle School.  A literacy coach builds the capacity of Tier 1 (core) classroom teachers to close the literacy achievement gap by supporting teachers’ capacity to implement best practice instruction, increasing student engagement and improving student academic achievement.

This support will take place in a variety of ways:

1. Job Embedded Coaching and Professional Development.
Effective literacy coaches spend 80% of their time working directly with teachers to enhance teacher practice and improve student learning through coaching on evidence-based practices. They make effective use of their time by using a multi-faceted approach to coaching to carefully determine what types of coaching can be done effectively with large groups, small groups and individual teachers.

2. Instructional Literacy Leadership.
Effective literacy coaches are integral members of literacy leadership teams at the school and/or district level. Literacy coaches serve as literacy leaders within their schools by working with administrators and other teachers to establish a school-wide literacy vision, aligning instruction to state academic standards, analyzing data and helping teachers use the data to make decisions and developing assessments.

3. Collaboration.
The instructional coach teams with administrators, other coaches, the Family Literacy Specialist, and classroom teachers in a collaborative, reflective relationship to enhance instructional capacity and maximize student learning. On occasion, other teachers or specialists (like interventionists) may be included in professional learning teams, but the coach’s primary role is to support classroom teachers delivering core instruction using evidence-based practices. Coaching provides seamless teacher support from the learning of new content and practices through the implementation process.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUse a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with coaches
Provide comprehensive literacy coaching in evidence-based practices through action planning, co-planning, observing, modeling, and co-teaching that is differentiated to meet professional learning needs and non-evaluative
Apply principles of adult learning theory when working teachers
Provide grade level/team level professional development on evidence-based practices
Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
Serve as a literacy leader on leadership team and school committees that focus on literacy and student achievement
Advocate for equity by collaborating with all stakeholders to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
Fulfill all MDE CLSD requirements