Morris Area School District #2769 is looking for a positive and energetic person to join our staff as a full-time elementary school special education teacher beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.
Special Education Teacher
Life Sciences Teacher – (Licensed Staff 1.0 FTE, Grades 9 – 12)
Position Responsibilities
- Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
- Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.
- Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
- Acquire an understanding of the school’s improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
- Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Controller
Job Title: Controller – 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year
Essential Functions:Coordinates the day to day activities of the business office to ensure an orderly workflow; ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local, state and federal statutes and board policy; assists in the supervision and coordination of business office staff.
Coordinates the budgeting process; monitors the budget facilitation; aids staff with balances and codes throughout the year; manages financial reporting.
Prepares and arranges for the internal auditing of accounts.
Coordinates the preparation of the required annual external audit of district accounts.
Assists in the implementation and coordination of the district’s accounting functions.
Maintains the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) coding system; trains staff on the use of the coding system and financial software.
Assists with financial system and upkeep.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of accounting and auditing.
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal school funding programs.
General knowledge of school funding sources and budgeting methods and techniques.
Must be a self-motivated, collaborative team player and be able to work independently.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex items.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
Strong customer service skills–able to communicate in a positive, professional and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
Portray a positive image of the district.
Must be able to work under numerous deadlines and in stressful situations.
Thorough skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.
Thorough skill creating fiscal and financial reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
Thorough aptitude for accounting & reconciling.
Willing and able to accept new responsibilities and adaptable to change.
Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search – MSBA
MSBA is seeking a person to fill the position of Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide leadership for MSBA’s executive search and superintendent evaluation services and programs.
- Assist with and support services and programs in the areas of board/superintendent relations and board governance and leadership.
- Present at conferences, seminars, regional workshops, and in-district workshops.
- Provide assistance to members in the areas of executive search, superintendent evaluation, board/superintendent relations, and board governance and leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process by clicking on https://www.applitrack.com/msba/onlineapp/. Applicants. Applicants will need to establish a user name and password to log on. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s file must be received by 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2019, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents:
• A cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search” and
• One letter of recommendation.
Please direct questions to Sandy Gundlach ([email protected], 507-934-2450) or Gary Lee ([email protected] or 507-934-2450).
Director of Finance for District 288
The Director of Finance for District 288 is responsible for the fiscal management of the District, providing leadership for the Business Office, IT and facilities. The Director of Finance provides leadership and coordination in the administration of the District’s financial funds, accounting systems, operating budgets and monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements.
Financial Management
• Evaluate, develop and implement a processes for business office procedures in compliance with state and federal laws
• Review and approve expenditures for goods and services and payroll
• Review and approve general ledger journal entries
• Coordinate billings for services to member districts
• Oversee the upkeep of capital assets
• Direct, supervise and evaluate the Business Office, Building and Grounds and IT departments
Financial Reporting
• Review internal financial reports and worksheets
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required
• Administer fiscal portion of federal programs as needed
• Coordinate and review reports, worksheets and data related to audit, respond to auditor’s questions and resolves identified issues
Budgeting
• Prepares operating budgets, projecting revenues and expenditures, reviews and modifies budgets as necessary
• Monitor budgets to be in compliance with state and federal reporting guidelines
• Prepare capital expenditure budget and five-year capital improvement plan
• Prepare cost studies on programs as needed
Risk Management
• Administer District insurance programs to ensure adequate coverage levels
• Administer District employee insurance programs in compliance with state and federal laws and employee contracts
Other
• Assist with employee contract negotiations, providing data and insight to contract proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned
Social Behavior Services Coordinator
The St. Croix River Education District is committed to maximizing student outcomes for all learners through the use of data-based decision making, meaningful collaboration, and implementation of innovative, evidence-based practices. We believe every student has the ability to learn, and teachers are at the helm of that learning. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates for a Social Behavior Services Coordinator position beginning the 2019-20 school year.
This position provides support to SCRED Member District teachers who work with students with emotional and behavioral needs by engaging in the following primary activities:
Development and monitoring of functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans, including reviewing the fidelity of implementation
Consultation and problem-solving for individual students as well as building and district programming for students with social behavior needs
Developing and presenting professional learning to teachers in the area of social behavior
Providing training and ongoing support with Crisis Prevention Institute practices
Leading teams through the Manifestation Determination process
Assisting teams through a placement process for Federal Setting III and IV programs
Supporting individual teachers and building level teams with the use of data-based decision making practices
Providing direct support and collaboration for teachers and teams in Federal Setting III and IV behavior programs
In addition, the position will assist districts in setting up or refining school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Position requires a high level of collaboration and problem-solving with other service coordinator areas as well as school psychologists, building administrators, and special services supervisors.
The position will primarily support the Chisago Lakes School District and North Branch Area Public Schools.
Desired qualifications include the following:
Work experience in the area of applied behavior analysis
Knowledge and experience with special education and PBIS
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
High levels of organization and time management
Highly developed collaboration skills
Ability to mediate challenging situations while keeping the best interest of the student at the forefront
Knowledge and experience with Trauma Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, and Social-Emotional Learning
A required qualification for the position a MN teaching license eligible for special education aid (including but not limited to Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, School Psychology, School Social Work) or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).