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Business Manager/School Accountant

Business Manager/School Accountant

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Bagley Independent School District 162 has opening for a School Accountant/Business Manager position effective July 1, 2019 with some advanced training/job shadowing.  Applicants are required to have a 4 year business or accounting degree with a background in school finance.  Interested applicants should send a resume, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a copy of college transcripts.  Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Position will remain open until filled.

Send application materials to:  Angie Gerbracht, HR, 202 Bagley Ave NW, Bagley, MN 56621 or email: [email protected].

Technology Specialist 1

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The Technology Specialist 1 is responsible for providing primary support for LAN, PC and telecommunications hardware and software for assigned sites.  Troubleshoot PC hardware and software and assist end users with day-to-day operating problems.  Train media personnel, teachers, and administrative staff in basic computer operation, telephone, Chromebook, PC and networking applications.  Serve as the LAN administrator for the buildings assigned. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Special Education Teacher

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Major Position Duties: Develop lesson plans for identified students grades K – 8, Provide individualized instruction with students, Collaborate with other service providers on student’s needs, Collect data and maintain a documentation log for each student, tracking progress and process of success, Provide regular and special education staff training, Maintain relationship with team teachers to provide accountability, Perform assessments, summary report writing, transition planning and IEP development, Coordinate and collaborate with administration, general education staff, paraprofessionals, parents and outside agencies to support IEP plans, Facilitate IEP meetings and Due Process procedures, Regularly communicate with parents in regards to students’ progress and training opportunities, Other duties as assigned.

Elementary Principal

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The Richfield Public School District is seeking a Principal for our Centennial Elementary School beginning July 1, 2019, to lead a progressive elementary school with a diverse population.  Centennial Elementary School is a small neighborhood school currently serving over 400 pre-K through fifth-grade students and employing over 60 employees.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, administering and regularly evaluating the elementary school programs, services and related operations.
  • Oversight accountability for the instructional program.Supervision of all licensed, paraprofessional and support staff; student services, facilities management.
  • Extra-curricular programming; compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Effective allocation of approved financial and personnel resources.
  • Establishes cooperative and collaborative community relations  – all in a manner consistent with the District’s beliefs, mission, objectives and strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrates by example the integrity and commitment expected from all District personnel.
  • Demonstrates a clear commitment to achieving and advancing the District’s beliefs, mission, objectives and strategic initiatives through consistently visible and respected leadership of assigned personnel; effective structuring and management of assigned function(s); professional growth and development; active participation in community-based, State and national organizations where there are mutual interests, and advocacy for continuous improvement in the design, delivery and evaluation of public education.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative work relationships that contribute to a pleasant and productive workplace with a particular emphasis on  ensuring timely and successful curriculum implementation.
  • Develops and maintains a current knowledge of the District’s policies, protocols and procedures that apply to this position so that work responsibilities can be performed purposefully, confidently and independently within the position authority and responsibility parameters.
  • Actively participates as a member of the Superintendent’s advisory team that is charged with helping define and articulate the District’s beliefs, vision, mission, objectives and strategic initiatives.
  • Leads and nurtures the development of a shared strategic vision for the school; shaping the school culture and values; formulating goals and planning change efforts with staff; and setting priorities for the school in the context of the broader community and District priorities and student / staff needs in a manner that results in high student achievement, a positive school climate, and significant parental and community involvement.
  • Communicates information, ideas, plans, and expectations in a persuasive, logical and timely manner and mobilizes staff, volunteers and other interested parties to develop, implement and sustain programs, services and activities that recognize the academic and developmental needs of students; allow for differences in interests and ability levels; and provide positive learning experiences based on strategies and action plans submitted to and approved by the Board.
  • Provides meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff to continuously learn and experience success, providing feedback on faculty and staff performance, identifying faculty and staff professional needs and facilitating programs that improve their overall effectiveness.
  • Develops, implements and continually refines a plan for classroom observation that is consistent with adopted and approved District policies and procedures on classroom observation and faculty evaluation.
  • Conferences with faculty as scheduled, required or requested regarding observed instruction and performance and collaborates in the development of performance enhancement plans when required. Recommends tenure or non-renewal for probationary faculty.
  • Oversees development and refinement of the master schedule and gives final approval.
    Maintains effective discipline in all activities to ensure a safe and positive learning climate for students, faculty and staff.
  • Participates actively in the development, articulation and coordination of curriculum design, instructional methods, materials and techniques to help ensure that curriculum, instruction and assessment functions are aligned as intended by those responsible for the design and implementation of these functions.
  • Actively participates in the recruiting and selecting of staff and then assumes the primary mentoring and ongoing evaluation role to ensure that a quality and committed staff is reinforcing and sustaining a positive climate conducive to teaching and learning.
  • Provides leadership, supervision and direction to staff, ensuring that staff members have the information and resources to perform their respective roles and responsibilities, and convening regular sessions to evaluate the degree to which educational programs, related services and activities are effective and efficient in meeting students’ overall needs.
  • Participates actively in the design and implementation of outcome-based, results-oriented staff training and development activities that meet identified professional needs and improve results being achieved.
    Coordinates and effectively utilizes all District programs and services that affect operations of the school, including the appropriate degree of tailoring within established District wide parameters.
  • Ensures that school programs, services and activities are compliant with Board directives, District policies and all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and mandates.
  • Plans and coordinates capital improvement projects with other District staff and outside professional resources, if any, to ensure that time, expenditure and facility specifications are met within approved budget parameters and that project outcomes are acceptable per specifications and make the most efficient use of available space.
  • Prepares and submits a thoroughly documented annual operating budget covering all areas for which accountable, makes revisions as required during the District’s budget consolidation and refinement cycle, and effectively administers the budget within approved parameters.
  • Monitors all school buildings & grounds operations and takes whatever initiatives may be required to ensure a safe, healthful environment inside and outside the school.
  • Regularly reinforces the District beliefs, mission, objectives and strategic initiatives in contacts and discussions with staff, students and the Richfield community.
  • Performs other job related responsibilities as apparent or delegated by the Superintendent.

We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities.  Richfield Public Schools inspires and empowers each individual to learn, grow & excel.

High School Principal

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Lewiston-Altura, ISD 857, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as High School Principal. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a history of putting students first, excellent public relations skills, up to date on the use and implementation of technology in the classroom, a strong knowledge and understanding of best practices in curriculum and instruction and the building of the master schedule, to supervise and evaluate classroom teachers and to help guide professional learning communities and action research within the classrooms. The candidate will show evidence of being licensed as a high school principal in Minnesota, or provide evidence to be licensed before the start of the 2019-20 school year.

Lewiston-Altura School District; Demographics

Lewiston, Minnesota is located on Highway 14, approximately twelve miles from Winona, thirty miles from Rochester, and fourty miles from La Crosse, WI. Altura is located ten miles north of Lewiston and approximately five miles from Whitewater State Park which attracts visitors year round for hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The Lewiston-Altura School District is located entirely within Winona County and encompasses 160 square miles with a current enrollment of 750 students K-12. The 2010 census showed the school district population to be 4,310. The cities of Lewiston and Altura are included entirely within the school district which also serves children from Elba, Rollingstone, Stockton, Winona, Rushford, Peterson, St. Charles, and Utica. The high school serves approximately 400 students.

Lewiston-Altura School District; Commitment to Students

L-A High School, with great commitment from the highly qualified staff, has a positive learning environment, which embraces RtI/MTSS and other support strategies (district-wide), students and staff work together to resolve issues, an exceptionally strong system of student supports at the high school (7-12 Advisory Program, a High School Credit Recovery and Middle School teams). L-AHS boasts of strong parent and community involvement as well. The staff at

L-A High School is caring and committed. They are committed in using Professional Learning Communities to set goals to drive action research for professional growth and school improvement. The high school has twenty nine teachers with an average of over a dozen years of service in the district. Also, the high school has two full-time secretaries, seven full-time paraprofessionals, a full-time Guidance Counselor, a part-time Library/Media Specialist, a full-time Reading Specialist, a part-time Activities Director and a part-time School Nurse. Additionally, a full time elementary/intermediate Principal, a full time superintendent and a seven member school board provide support. L-A High offers a variety of strong academic programs, which include, AP and advanced level course offerings, and Tech Prep Articulation Agreements in place with Higher Ed Partners, Project Lead the Way, Active CTE Programs-Agriculture, Business, Health Careers, Technology and Engineering. The school district has made a strong commitment to technology in the classrooms with high speed Internet access in all classrooms, computer labs and SMART Boards in the all three schools, and the use of tablet computers and laptops are widespread throughout the three buildings. Wireless infrastructure was installed throughout the district, supporting a wireless mobile environment. Student Activities are also important at Lewiston-Altura Schools. We have a history of strong student leadership and strong student participation in athletics, fine arts, and leadership activities. Our students have a commitment to social responsibility and service learning. We are members of the highly competitive Three Rivers Conference and host more than 20 clubs, organizations, and teams for students to be involved.