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Master Plumber

Master Plumber

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Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance
Location:
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
01/22/2025

General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Perform tasks and duties associated with installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems and fixtures throughout the district.

Primary Function:  Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures, including piping systems used to transport water, waste, gases or hot/cold liquids.  Works in cooperation with the other trades and laborers to ensure all specifications, legislation, and policies are met, including ensuring that water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty and responsibility:

Reviewing  building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials;
Identifying required tools and special equipment;
Selecting the type and size of pipe required;
Locating and marking positions for connections and fixtures;
Installing supports and hangers for pipes, fixtures and equipment;
Assembling and installing valves and fittings;
Installing, repairing and maintaining, including but not limited to:water treatment equipment, piping and controls;
sinks, tubs and toilets;
water heaters and conditioners;
plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim;
steam/hot water boilers:
Making recommendations to the Coordinator of Custodial/Maintenance as to the repair and/or replacement of plumbing and related materials;
Testing pipe systems and fixtures for leaks;
Performing arc and gas welding in the shop or in the field;
Preparing seasonal plumbing systems by winterizing as required.
Skilled in:  Troubleshooting, including the ability to determine causes of operating errors or problems and recommending solutions.  Solving complex problems, including the ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and recommend solutions.  Installing equipment, machines, plumbing and related fixtures/wiring/programs to meet specifications.  Determining the kind of tools, equipment and labor needed to complete a job.

Qualifications: Specialized vocational training in plumbing. Two (2) or more years of verifiable work experience as a Master Plumber.  Three to Five (3-5) years experience in the plumbing field in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance and/or repair.  Ability to obtain a specialist boiler license within one (1) year from date of hire.

Required Licenses: Master Plumber License, Drivers License

Preferred Licenses: Specialist Boiler, Certified Pool Operator, Back Flow Preventer Licenses, Universal Refrigeration License,

This position requires working on unprotected heights (e.g., roofs); use of/close to machinery; working in the outdoors with temperature changes; driving motorized equipment; exposure to toxic gas, solvents, sewer gases, asbestos; and working in extreme temperatures and around slick surfaces.

Job Type:  Full-time, year round,

Hours:    7:00 AM – 3:30 PM  Monday to Friday, Plus on call

Bargaining Unit:  Custodial; the contract may be found here: https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/contracts

Salary Range:  Classification 9 as per contract $32.72 to 46.07 DOE.

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all current career opportunities here in Applitrack:
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

Master Electriction

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Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance

Location:
Educational Service Center, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Closing Date:
02/03/2025

General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Perform tasks and duties associated with installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems throughout the district.

Primary Function:  We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Master Electrician to join our Facilities Operations team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the district’s mission to inspire and prepare every scholar for a lifetime of learning. The Master Electrician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment to ensure the seamless operation of district facilities.

 

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty and responsibility:

Perform repairs and maintenance on all district electrical systems.
Plan and secure materials for electrical equipment repair/replacement.
Obtain required permits for district electrical projects.
Oversee and monitor the work of registered non-licensed electrical program employees.
Troubleshoot and repair district electrical equipment, including light towers, parking lot/security lighting, and athletic fields.
Conduct scheduled maintenance and apply current electrical codes to all work.
Recommend equipment repair or replacement to supervisors.
Maintain tools, materials, and documentation needed for electrical tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skilled in:
The ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors and recommend solutions.  Solving complex problems, including the ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and recommend solutions.  Installing equipment, machines, and related fixtures/wiring/programs to meet specifications.  Determining the kind of tools, equipment and labor needed to complete the job.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; vocational training in the electrical field preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience in electrical systems planning, installation, and maintenance.

Required Licenses: Master Electrician License, Drivers License

Preferred Licenses:  Arc flash training certification is desirable.

This position requires working in the outdoors with temperature changes; working on unprotected heights (e.g., roofs); driving motorized equipment; and working in extreme temperatures.

Job Type:  Full-time, year round,

Hours:  7:00 AM – 3:30 PM  Monday to Friday, Plus on call

Bargaining Unit:  Custodial; the contract may be found here: https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/contracts

Salary Range:  Classification 9 as per contract $32.72 to $46.07 DOE.

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
Comprehensive benefit package

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

 

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all current career opportunities here in Applitrack:
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
**$5,000 Signing Bonus**

Position Location: Chisago Lakes Education Center – Setting IV Program
Note: This position is open as of March 12, 2025, seeking an applicant to start as soon as practicable, which could be yet during the 2024-25 school year or August 2025.

Position Purpose  
School psychologists provide direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help SCRED member districts and buildings successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

Essential Duties

  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Facilitate the problem solving team (PST) in each building, ensuring that each PST is:
      • using standard data for decision making
      • defining problems in observable and measurable terms
      • collecting sufficient information for intervention planning
      • developing detailed intervention plans
      • evaluating integrity of implementation
      • supporting classroom teachers or interventionists in data collection activities
      • graphing intervention effectiveness
    • Participate in various data team meetings within each building
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Special Education Leadership
    • Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings
    • Attend special education department meetings
    • Serve as a liaison between SCRED and its member districts, in promotion of a positive, collaborative culture
    • Provide consultation on special education due process to staff and parents
    • Assist in the improvement of special education services (e.g., program evaluation, evaluation/service process, resource allocation, transitions), under the direction of SCRED Administration and the principal
    • Facilitate the child find process by assisting in responding to referrals for initial special education evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities
    • Assist in coordinating the reevaluation process for students receiving special education and related services
    • Administer and interpret intellectual ability tests, social behavior assessments, and adaptive assessments as part of comprehensive evaluations for current and potential special education students when necessary
    • Assist in the planning process for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services in building(s)/district of assignment
    • Assist with facilitating transition planning, including attending IEP meetings (as needed) for children moving from ECSE programs to kindergarten, elementary to secondary, or between buildings and programs
    • Support special education staff in reviewing progress monitoring data on IEP goals and designing appropriate interventions
    • Assist with state compliance review activities, including the implementation of any resulting corrective action plans
    • Serve as an active member of the SCRED Implementation Team (I-Team)
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment?
  • Academic Assessment and Services
    • Support building-wide academic screening processes
    • Complete diagnostic assessments in reading, math and written expression, as deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Develop, implement and monitor the fidelity of academic interventions, as requested
    • Assist in ensuring compliance with child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Assessment and Services
    • Provide direct SEL services to individuals, small groups, classrooms or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Complete mental health screenings and assist students,  families, and school staff in determining appropriate mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with special education staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Provide behavior consultation services to general education and special education staff
  • Crisis Response Services
    • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Associate Director of Education Solutions – Career & College Readiness

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Position Title:

Associate Director of Education Solutions – Career & College Readiness

Salary Range:

Associate Director of Education Solutions – Special Education, Grade 14, exempt, $99,647.23 – $139,506.11 per fiscal year, commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

Assist the Director of Career and College Readiness in program development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of staff for the Career Pathways Program for regional school districts. The Career Pathways Program provides staffing support to schools to help build career pathways opportunities for students through partnerships with school leadership teams, higher education, and local businesses.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Help develop procedures for an area of the organization and monitor their implementation.
  • Communicate the actions needed to implement the function’s strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization’s mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
  • Act a business partner to key internal clients, providing high-quality professional services and a personal example to support improved practices. Build professional credibility and mutual trust. Represent the organization’s practices in a professional forum.
  • Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.
  • Signal opportunities for business performance improvement through small changes to the way work is done.
  • Take part in developing and executing diverse activities for educational program evaluation.
    Contribute to the formation of one or more elements of functional strategy through specialist expertise and insights, to ensure that the strategy meets business needs.
  • Plan, develop, and design support programs informed by best practice, evidence-based techniques, and service user needs to ensure that the programs support self-development and promote knowledge, skills, and resilience. Involves leading delivery of the programs.
  • Take responsibility for setting and managing area budgets so they align with organizational strategy.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education
  • Current teaching license
  • Minimum ten years of experience in the field of education
  • Experience in leadership
  • Experience with program development and management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in education or other related field
  • Two years of experience in leading or supervising teams
  • Expertise and/or experience in group facilitation and adult learning
  • Expertise meeting current and changing needs of education in the region
  • Expertise in the development of K12 career and college readiness programming and/or development of secondary career pathways

Location:

  • Applicants should be located near or in the counties we serve (Region 5) and be able to commute to the office and throughout the region at least 2-3 days a week for meetings and support.
  • On occasion may be expected to attend meetings or trainings at Sourcewell’s headquarters in Staples, MN, advance notice would be given to team member.

The application deadline for this position is March 16th. Please submit your applications prior to the end of day on March 16th if you wish to be considered. Application pre-screening and review will start March 17th.

*Sourcewell is currently accepting applications from all states, except the following: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Applicants living in or planning to relocate to a state not on this list are encouraged to apply. *

Sourcewell exists to empower community success. We stand with our partners in government and education striving to recognize and honor the differences in each of our community members. We are committed to removing barriers to equity.

Values

Seek. Be curious.
Empower. Be accountable and liberate others.
Impact. Be a difference maker
Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40#LI-Hybrid

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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Position Summary:
Administer district-wide employee total compensation programs and maintain accurate accounting of payroll and benefits processes within prescribed district parameters.

Position Requirements:
Post-secondary degree/education and considerable experience in business, accounting, human resources, or related field required. Technology proficiency in Google and database management.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the policies, practices, methods and techniques used in the administrative functions of a school office; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and administrative techniques; thorough knowledge of payroll and benefits program administration; thorough knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, theory and principles; thorough skill creating and maintaining various electronic and paper records; thorough skill using personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; ability to follow detailed instructions; ability to maintain financial records and prepare financial reports; ability to present material effectively orally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively and exchange important information with employees; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with District and building staff, retirees, vendors, business partners and consultants. Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee information. Excellent organizational and technical skills. Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to work on a team. Demonstrated consistent and reliable attendance.

Schedule:
7:30 am – 4 pm M-F, 260 days/year

Rate of Pay:
C-4-2 // $60,632 – $86,611 annually depending on experience

Benefits for this position are as listed – Non-Affiliated – Exempt Full Time:
Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Paid Time Off (vacation time)
12 Paid Holidays

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

Elementary Principal

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Pine River-Backus Schools is seeking to hire a PreK-6 grade Elementary Principal to lead our school with vision, passion and a commitment to student success.  The Pine River-Backus School, located in the heart of the lakes area, has approximately 841 K-12 grade students.  Licensure as a Minnesota K-12 Principal is required.

Salary range:  $110,000-$120,000
Duty Days:  215
Benefits include group health and life insurance, personal leave, sick leave, 403b match and state pension plan.

Job Summary:  Leads and manages the operation of the elementary school, grades PreK-6.  Supervises all certified and non-certified staff, provides instructional and curriuculm leadership, plans and conducts communications with the school board, parents, faculty, staff and students.  Develops sound operational philosophy, implements research-based educational strategies and prepares required documentation.

Major Areas of Accountability:
Students

Assists in developing methods for evaluating students’ progress toward educational goals.
Maintains a system for reporting pupil progress to parents.
Maintains a student centered philosophy of education and considers welfare of the student as a paramount responsibility.
Directs elementary special education program and participates in staffings for special education students.
Directs the coordination of the Title 1 program and ADSIS.

Staff
Designs and implements a system for the observation, supervision and evaluation of school personnel.
Promotes staff morale and demonstrates a committment to professional growth including the planning of in-service and other professional growth activities for staff members.
Participates in and honors the leadership team process.
Assumes major responsibility in the recruiting, screening, hiring and assigning of professional and non-professional elementary personnel.
Oversees obtaining substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the elementary school.

Administration
Develops student and faculty handbooks and manuals.
Works with the Director of Teaching and Learning to recommend to the Superintendent curriculum and courses of study for the elementary school.
Oversees pupil registrations, class loads and such phases of pupil accounting as are considered essential and develops and guides an acceptable program of guidance, counseling and testing.
Prepares and monitors program budgets for the allocation of the resources of the elementary school in cooperation with the Business Manager.
Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment for all elementary departments.
Makes recommendations regarding the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials.
Administers safety and security procedures for the building, equipment, grounds and transportation related to the elementary school.
Participates in the planning and supervision of fire drills, emergency preparedness program and all other school crisis and civil incidents, providing for the safety and well being of students and staff.
Plans, conducts and attends meetings with students, staff, parents, school board and community members.
Supervises the submission of federal, state and district office reports, acknowledging and adhering to statutes and school district policies.
Makes periodic reports to the Superintendent containing pertinent information relative to school activities, school progress, school discipline, personnel reports, etc.
Prepares reports and presents to the school board as requested by the Superintendent.
Implements negotiated contracts, as necessary.
Maintains professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences and professional readings.
Serves as liaison between school, staff, students and the community interpreting school district policy and responding to written, telephone and personal requests for information from all district clients.

Experience
Administrative experience preferred but not required.
Three years of teaching experience mandatory.