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Middle School Associate Principal

Middle School Associate Principal

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Middle School Associate Principal
Wayzata Public Schools- West Middle School
Starting August 2024
FTE 1.0

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a Middle School Associate Principal, at West Middle School.  The Middle School Associate Principal works collaboratively with the Principal to provide educational leadership for a school including staff and student supervision and instructional development focused on the success of each and every member of the learning community.

Specific Responsibilities:

Assists the principal with the oversight of daily school operations to include: providing instructional leadership; developing student behavior standards and guidelines following MTSS guidelines and standards, and providing oversight for safety and security within the school environment.
Assists the principal with the supervision of staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Works with the principal on developing the schedule and maintaining positive and consistent communications with staff, parents and the community.
Establishes, monitors, and enforces comprehensive student behavioral programs, ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, working closely with students, teachers, staff, and parents.
Ensures school site adherence and compatibility with District goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives; and sets the climate on issues related to applicable initiatives and policies.
Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include; District meetings, parent conferences, special education meetings and staff/committee meetings and other related meetings.
License Requirements:

Teaching License
Educational Administration License from the State of Minnesota
Graduate degree in Educational Administration and related experience in school administration.
About Wayzata Public Schools:

Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities’ western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey – and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities. Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!

Benefits:

High student achievement
Instructional Technology- Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom.
Alternate Compensation- This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.
Competitive salary and benefits- Our benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance; long term disability and employee assistance program.
Professional support and development- First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
Supportive community

Application Procedure:
Applications submitted by August 6th at 4:00 PM will recieve first consideration.  Position is open and active until filled.

Superintendent

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Superintendent of one school for PreK-12th Grade serving approximately 600 students. We provide our students “Excellence for Life” with a strong focus on academics, arts and athletics. Moose Lake is located approximately 40 miles south of Duluth on Interstate 35.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The new superintendent should be a person who:

– is a progressive leader with high integrity and has an awareness of current educational trends;
– has experience building a culture of academic excellence and possesses a flexible, creative and innovative approach to problem-solving;
– has excellent communication and listening skills, is personable, transparent, and approachable;
– is community-oriented with proven leadership skills and abilities;
– has a thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school finance;
– acts with honesty and in an ethical manner in dealings with the school board, staff, and community;
– has the ability to direct and develop an effective leadership team, and delegate authority while maintaining accountability.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
A competitive compensation package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Compensation for this position in fiscal year 24 was $120,028.  The contract length is negotiable as provided in the Minnesota statute.

Director of Staffing, Hiring, & Retention

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Position: Director of Staffing, Hiring, & Retention

Purpose: Supervise Staffing Coordinators; direct the district’s hiring and staffing processes; interpret employment agreement language; develop and support strategies to meet current and future information processing/reporting requirements; provide technological support and training; and assist the Executive Director of Human Resources so that all staffing related functions meet legal and district requirements.

Primary Customers: Internal: District applicants and staff, community members, parents

External: State and federal agencies

Supervises: Staffing Coordinators (3.0 FTE) and Human Resources Staffing Specialist (1.0 FTE)

Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources

Position Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:  3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, contract interpretation and information systems. Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team as well as providing training and high-quality customer service to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:  Technical understanding of computer applications; demonstrated customer service skills; demonstrated written and verbal skills; ability to work effectively in teams to lead projects; ability to read, comprehend, and communicate technical documents and written reports; ability to effectively train others in HRIS software.

All positions are designed to support the MISSION of the Eden Prairie School District:

Inspiring Each Student Every day.

Essential Responsibilities:

1.  Supervise Staffing Functions. Maintain position control in the HRIS system. Interpret employee contracts. Supervise the staffing team and functions. Review salary placement, contract agreements, benefits information, and licensure documentation with newly hired teachers. Maintain database of teacher information, seniority list, years of service, FTEs, leaves, retirement information, and evaluations. Review new forms/materials from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Ensure compliance with staff reporting requirements. Supervise, support, and direct all functions of hiring, staffing, and orienting district personnel. Prepare reports as required. Assist with the design, development, implementation, and training of technology to support Human Resources reporting, tracking, and communicating needs. Oversee lane change approvals. Approve all posting requests and ensure position and budget available. Responsible for all applicants completing a criminal background check. Assist the Executive Director of Human Resources with staffing projections and other data requirements, as necessary. Ensure that tuition reimbursement is processed within contract language. Supervise and direct the reserve teacher administration.

RESULT: All district staffing requirements are compliant, timely and accurate. Technology applications are continually developed, improved, and extended. The staffing team is well-supervised and functions effectively.

2.  Recruitment and Hiring. Lead the Human Resources Staffing Coordinators to develop and implement recruiting strategies that ensure an adequate applicant pool to meet the goals set forth in the strategic plan. Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications. Prepare recruitment plans and materials. Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and assess applicants’ relevant knowledge and experience. Work with Human Resources staff and district administrators to develop and improve the application process.

RESULT: The district maintains an adequate applicant pool and a process to provide administrators with screened applications in a timely and efficient manner.

3.  Retention, Training, and Orientation. Lead the Human Resources Staffing Coordinators to design and develop training and orientation to continuously improve the hiring, staffing, and orientation process. Train the Staffing Coordinators to deliver high quality, effective orientation. Monitor and analyze employee turnover rates and other key HR metrics. Work closely with management to develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement and morale.

RESULT: Staffing Coordinators and other Human Resource employees are effectively trained and are implementing high quality information processes.

4.  Communication and Strategy Design. Work with various departments, as appropriate, to design strategies and communication systems to continuously improve systems. Systems include working with Business Services to assure accurate, timely, and efficient flow of information. Working with the Executive Director of Human Resources and Business Services staff to develop and improve negotiations costing information. Working with department heads to provide support for hiring processes. Working with local, state, and national personnel directors to keep current and to network strategies to improve personnel processes and communication with employees.

RESULT: District departments or other entities work closely with Human Resources to design effective communication or information processes.

5.  Labor Relations. Partner with the Executive Director of Human Resources for investigations, disciplinary, and grievance processes. Assist district supervisors with employee relation issues.

RESULT: Labor relations are effectively maintained and meet state and federal laws.

6.  Other duties. Other duties as required by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Standard Measures of Accomplishment:

1.  Human Resources data is balanced and processed accurately and efficiently.

2.  Reports are completed efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.

3.  All customers are responded to in a timely and respected manner.

4.  Human Resources processing is within established guidelines and laws.

5.  Projects are supported.

6.  Data is accurate and accessible.

7.  Staff is well supervised.

This job description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

 

Terms of Employment

AST Level I; Days/Year: 52 weeks/year (260 days)

Hours and days of service are established by the school district and are subject to change according to district needs.

Working conditions are determined by written contract between AST and the Eden Prairie School District.

Evaluation

A continuous performance improvement process will be developed with the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Salary Range: $137,116 – $146,816 (depending on experience and education level)

Application Deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024

Clerical Level IV – Administrative Assistant

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Assist the administrator by providing students, staff and community with knowledgeable and professional administrative support services, in addition to data management, student tracking, budget management and working with various technology applications in an efficient and timely manner so that overall district educational objectives may be achieved.

High School Teacher – Orchestra

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Teacher Level: 9-12

Building Location: Alexandria Area High School

Total FTE: .5

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Teacher on Special Assignment – Emotional and Behavioral Specialist

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Position:  TOSA – Emotional and Behavioral Specialist
Work Schedule:  Full-time, 186 duty days
Start Date:  August 26, 2024 (New teacher professional development is required from August 12-14)

The Emotional and Behavioral Specialist will provide district-wide support focused on building staff capacity around best practices in social and behavioral support for students, including Tier 1 practices and the identification of and selecting appropriate interventions for students in need of Tier 2 and 3 levels of support. The Emotional and Behavioral Specialist will provide guidance and direction to all staff members concerning the implementation of social emotional learning “best practices,” implementation and monitoring of curriculum scope and sequence, and the review and securement of appropriate curriculum materials.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree, advanced degree desirable
  • Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, Social Worker, or Psychologist
  • Knowledge about current SEL “best practices”
  • Knowledge about SEL curriculum content and processes
  • Skilled communicator and facilitator
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with minimum supervision
  • Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities:

  • Keeps current about emotional/behavioral intervention “best practices” through reading, research, and attending appropriate workshops. Communicates this information directly to staff to ensure that staff obtains the most current information pertaining to teaching methods.
  • Assists in coordinating and providing in-service training for staff in a variety of current SEL educational and curriculum topics so that teachers are well trained in current curriculum and teaching techniques.
  • Assists the Director of Special Services, Executive Director of Student Support and Engagement, and Coordinators in determining and the preparation of staff development opportunities for staff including programming for curriculum days and summer staff development offerings so that relevant workshops are offered on a timely basis.
  • Is a member of the Behavior Consultation Team.
  • Is a member of the Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training Team.
  • Facilitates the district social/emotional learning community of practice.
  • Maintains a K-12 materials resource library to ensure that staff has access to quality SEL educational materials that will enhance their teaching.
  • Reviews available technology in SEL areas to provide recommendations for possible School District acquisition.
  • Attends School District and building level committee meetings in order to help provide social emotional educational direction.
  • Support team processes for identifying students needing emotional and/or behavioral interventions.
  • Support systems and process to enhance the instructional environment,  identify interventions needed, implement interventions with fidelity, monitor progress and determine when an intervention needs to be adjusted or abandoned.
  • Other related duties as assigned.