Provide Occupational Therapy services to students aged birth to 22 years.
Occupational Therapist
Principal – Park High School
Position Summary:
Perform instructional leadership and management of the educational program to maximize student learning under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent. Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district. This includes instructional programs, co-curricular activities, and student management systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures.
Primary Job Functions:
- Serve as a building instructional leader.
- Create and maintain a school culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and personal responsibility.
- Develop and administer annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students.
- Continually monitor student progress and outcomes. Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and public relations with staff, students, parents and community members through all programs and activities.
- Prepare and manage budget for the building, maintain accurate budgetary records as required by district policies and procedures.
- Establish a high performing staff through effective hiring and evaluation systems. Develop, coach, train, mentor and manage staff as appropriate.
- Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all laws, school board policies and school district procedures.
- Supervise the instructional programs of the school on a regular basis to ensure the use of effective instructional strategies, content and materials consistent with research on learning, student growth and development.
- Work with staff to identify professional needs and plan, organize, and facilitate programs that improve staff effectiveness.
- Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages staff and students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.
- Establish a professional rapport with students and staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model.
- Participate in professional development workshops, activities and seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership Lead
Summary/Objective
MnMTSS is the statewide continuous improvement framework. COMPASS is the Collaborative Partnership to Advance Student Success and is a partnership between the Minnesota Service Cooperatives and the Minnesota Department of Education.
The Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership (CRIL) Lead is an MDE-funded service cooperative employee who serves as a member of a Statewide CRIL Team and supports regional school leader development in the CRIL framework and instructional leadership.
The person hired as a CRIL Lead will be committed to developing school leaders in addressing historical and persistent inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes for students, especially students of color, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and will understand MnMTSS as an equity-focused framework through which these inequities can be addressed. The person hired for this position will also have strong instructional leadership skills and experience developing school leaders to become strong, equity-focused instructional leaders.
The CRIL Lead will have demonstrated an understanding of the CRIL framework, the MnMTSS framework, high-quality core and foundational instruction, and school climate, and the ability to coach leaders to continuously improve their districts and schools towards a more equitable and excellent system.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Statewide CRIL Lead Team Responsibilities:
• Support the development, curation, and refinement of guidance, professional learning cohorts and series, coaching frameworks, and other resources based on the CRIL framework quadrants:
- Critically Self-Reflects on Leadership Behaviors
- Develops Culturally Responsive Teachers
- Promotes Culturally Responsive/Inclusive School Environment
- Engages Students, Parents, and Indigenous Contexts
• Support the development, curation, and refinement of guidance, professional learning cohorts and series, coaching frameworks, and other resources for developing district and school leaders to be instructional leaders focused on ensuring access to high-quality tier one instruction and layers of support for all students, and a foundational safe and welcoming school climate and layered supports for all students within the MnMTSS framework.
• Provide internal professional development to other statewide regional teams in the areas of culturally responsive leadership and systems for high-quality instruction and school climate.
• Develop and continuously improve systems coaching capacity and use of effective technical assistance strategies by:
- Attending all professional learning provided for regional team members by MDE staff.
- Participating in coaching provided by MDE staff.
- Participating in communities of practice with regional colleagues to deepen understanding and skill in regional coordination.
• As requested by the state leadership team, actively participate in a state tier one instruction cross-functional team.
Minnesota Service Cooperative Responsibilities:
• Provide support and coaching to internal staff to build capacity for implementing practices aligned to CRIL.
• Serve as a CRIL specialist on the regional COMPASS team. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure support provided across all content areas is aligned to CRIL and MnMTSS.
District and School Responsibilities:
• Provide professional learning and coaching opportunities to:
- Support district and school leaders’ development within the CRIL Framework.
- Support district and school leaders’ development as instructional leaders with a specific focus on ensuring access to high-quality tier-one instruction and layers of support for all students, especially students from historically and persistently marginalized student groups.
- Support district and school teams in data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement across all Tiers.
- Support district and school leaders to plan for continuous improvement of Tier 1 instruction through engagement with COMPASS support, such as regional content leads and professional development in Learning Acceleration (Atlas).
- Familiarize district and school leaders with the research on CRIL
• Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Experience within a K-12 education setting
- Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
- Understanding of adult learning principles
- Ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team
- Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices in response to coaching
- Experience with group facilitation
- Experience addressing educational inequity in previous positions
- Experience with effective implementation practices and systems change
- Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts
- Ability to create a collaborative partnership with educators
- Experience with Universal Design for Learning
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships, individually and as a team member
- Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
- Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives, and approved self-initiatives
- Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
- Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
- Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a PreK-12 School System, with at least three (3) years in a school or district leadership position
• Valid MN Driver’s License
Preferred Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in a related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)
• Significant experience (5-7) years in school leadership or a combination of school and district leadership.
• Current teaching or administrative license
Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down are required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and carry items a short distance as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, 260-day, grant-funded position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional events outside the typical work day, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and within the region are expected.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary (range $115,000 – $119,000) and benefits, including TRA and a flexible work environment.
Summer Child Nutrition Associate
JOB ID: 4740 – Summer Child Nutrition Associate – Part-time, temporary position beginning 6/22/2026-7/30/2026.
Location: Greenvale Park & Middle School
Scheduled Hours/Days: Up to 5 hours per day; additional hours as needed and approved by the Child Nutrition Director.
Qualifications: Manager, CNA III or CNA II with current MN CFPM certification. Flexible and can easily adapt to change. Ability to make decisions and administer the summer food service program with minimal direction. This position does require a background check and pre-work screening to be completed if not already on file with the district.
Pay Rate/Range: $23.52/hour.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits.
Deadline: Open Until Filled — EOE (5/13/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check and a required pre-work screening.
Responsibilities: Prepare, cater, and help to administer all parts of the summer food service program for the district under the guidance of the Summer Child Nutrition Lead and the Child Nutrition Director. Must be able to complete all paperwork as assigned.
Special Education Teacher
Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher.
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
1.0 FTE High School Principal
Vacancy Announcement – 2026
Esko Public Schools No. 99
Position: 1.0 FTE High School Principal
School: Esko High School
Start Date: July 2026 (or as mutually agreed upon)
Esko Public Schools is seeking an outstanding educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Esko High School. The successful candidate will continue the school’s tradition of academic excellence, strong student relationships, and high levels of engagement in academics, arts, activities, and athletics.
Esko High School serves students in grades 7–12 and is recognized for its strong school culture, supportive community, and commitment to preparing students for success in college, careers, and life.
Salary Range: $125,000 – $135,000 contingent upon qualifications and experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
· Provide visionary instructional leadership focused on student achievement and continuous school improvement.
· Foster a positive, student-centered school culture that promotes academic excellence, belonging, and high expectations.
· Support and evaluate teaching staff through meaningful supervision, coaching, and professional development.
· Lead collaborative efforts related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement initiatives.
· Maintain strong communication and partnerships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
· Oversee student discipline, attendance, activities, and school operations in a fair and consistent manner.
· Utilize data to support decision-making and improve student outcomes.
· Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
· Support district initiatives and collaborate effectively with district leadership and building staff.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Minnesota K–12 Principal licensure or eligibility.
· Successful teaching and educational leadership experience.
· Demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead collaboratively.
· Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Commitment to student-centered leadership and continuous improvement.