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Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Wadena-Deer Creek Public School’s main office is located in Wadena, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,130 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us/

City Websites: https://www.wadena.org/

http://cityofdeercreek.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Wadena-Deer Creek School Board is seeking a superintendent with strong leadership abilities who:

• Leads with honesty, integrity, and ethical judgment in relationships with the board, staff, students, families, and community
• Brings demonstrated experience in school finance, including budgeting, resource allocation, and responsible fiscal oversight
• Possesses practical knowledge of labor relations, including negotiations and the collective bargaining process
• Effectively delegates responsibility while maintaining clear expectations and accountability for results
• Understands special education needs and has experience ensuring appropriate services, compliance, and student support
• Actively promotes meaningful partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to strengthen schools
• Recognizes the impact of poverty on student learning and achievement and responds through informed, equitable leadership

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $135,000 – $175,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits may include health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and 403(b), among others.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 11, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on May 11, 2026.  

Contact Lee Warne at 507-828-2468 ([email protected]) with questions.  Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.

Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.

Student Accounts Specialist

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. 

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

Position Summary

The Student Accounts Specialist is responsible for all student billing and accounts receivable functions for Minnehaha Academy. This position partners closely with the Director of Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and consistent application of tuition policies.

This position is .70 FTE.  The hours would be Monday – Friday 8:00 – 2:30 with a 30 minute lunch break.  There would be the flexibility for this role to be a hybrid of working from home and working in the office.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $28.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Student Accounts Administration

  • Administer billing and accounts receivable through the school’s tuition management system (FACTS).
  • Accurately process payments, charges, adjustments, and payroll deductions in a timely manner.
  • Monitor past-due accounts and communicate with families in accordance with school collection policies.
  • Coordinate payment arrangements within approved guidelines and refer delinquent accounts to the Director of Accounting when escalation is required.
  • Prepare documentation and recommendations regarding engagement of professional collection services for internal review.
  • Review account status and apply established policy criteria related to transcript and diploma release.

Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Prepare monthly journal entries related to student accounts receivable activity.
  • Generate monthly and annual accounts receivable reports for review by the Director of Accounting.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and subledgers, including FACTS and Camp Brain (Extended Day and Summer Programs registration platform).
  • Identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve issues in collaboration with accounting leadership.

Enrollment & Withdrawal Support

  • Track and reconcile re-enrollment deposits between the enrollment software and student information system (Skyward).
  • Process student withdrawals and complete required account adjustments in accordance with policy.
  • Ensure completion of withdrawal procedures, including the collection of school property and assessment of related fees.

Program Administration

  • Administer the Non-Public Transportation Reimbursement Program, including fall and spring district reporting, tracking payments from districts, applying funds to family accounts, and processing applicable refunds.
  • Create payment forms for athletics, fine arts, admissions, and other departments as requested.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to internal users regarding payment forms.

Additional Duties

  • Maintain data consistency between FACTS and Skyward.
  • Partner with the IT department to assist families with Skyward related inquiries.
  • Document procedures and support continuous improvement of student account workflows.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you are interested in applying, please visit our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net.  Please attach a resume to your application.

Lower School Building Substitute Teacher

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

 

Minnehaha Academy seeking a Building Substitute Teacher to work every school day of 2026-2027 in our Lower School. The Lower School Building Substitute will serve the entire Lower School, including Preschool through 5th grade classrooms, Specialist classrooms, and Preschool Teaching Assistant roles.

The hours are 8:00-3:30. This is an hourly position, with 7 hours of paid time daily and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.

Purpose: To maintain a positive and well-managed learning environment and to provide strong and stable instruction for students during teacher absences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve in various capacities within the Lower School daily, including general education classrooms, Preschool-5th grade, as well as Specialist classrooms (Art, Music, PE, etc.)
  • Provide instructional continuity during teacher absences, implementing teacher lesson plans to ensure continued learning and growth
  • Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment
  • Assist with non-instructional duties such as morning drop-off, lunchroom supervision, recess monitoring, and dismissal, as needed
  • Provide clear feedback for the returning teacher regarding student progress and any behavioral notes.

Essential Skills and Dispositions

  • Flexible and adaptability
  • Strong relational skills; ability to quickly establish rapport with students
  •  Strong, positive classroom management
  • Technology proficiency, including Google
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

The salary range for this position is $19.00 – $22.00 per hour, to be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.

Learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply on-line by visiting our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net, please attach resume to the application.

Minnehaha Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Asst. Principal

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Job Summary:
Assist the principal in the operation of high school grades 9-12; supervises certified and support staff at the high school; coordinates programs within the high school as assigned, plans, conducts, and attends various meetings with staff, parents, students and other groups.

Job Responsibilities:
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and implementation of the building and district strategic plan.

Assist the principal in supervising, coaching and evaluating all site certified and non-certified personnel.
Assists with student registration, schedules and staffing programs/departments as assigned.
Assist the principal in the supervision and implementation of all curriculum.
Monitor student attendance and coordinate efforts for individual student improvement plans.
Maintains discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary.
Prepares schedules of classes and coordinates assignment of extra-curricular activities.
Cooperates in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
Serves with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
Performs such record keeping functions, including payroll process for hourly employees, as the principal may direct.
Supervises the guidance program.
Assist in the planning and implementation of all site in-services.
Assist in interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
Assist with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.

Teaching Assistant Grades K – 5

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a mission of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating faith and learning so that students grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and others.

Purpose: To work in partnership with grade level teachers, developing and implementing plans to meet the needs of individual learners and to support a positive and productive learning environment

Primary Functions

Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide student support and foster student growth; possible responsibilities include:

  • Assess students using in-house assessments, leveling systems, and STAR tests
  • Meet with guided reading groups, literacy circles, or book clubs
  • Provide enriched literacy experiences
  • Deliver and monitor daily math facts work, collect data
  • Facilitate small groups to practice skills
  • Assist in preparation and/or delivery of lessons
  • Assist with day-to-day classroom operations

Description:

  • Teaching Assistant positions are Monday-Friday, school days only. The hours are 8:25-3:10.
  • These are hourly positions, 6.25 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
  • The hourly wage will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.
  • This position is not eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
  • This position is eligible for 403B (retirement).

Supervision Duties

All Teaching Assistants are expected to provide daily supervision during one Lower School lunch period. Additional duties may be available before or after the standard hours.

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer

Upper School Science Teacher

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

The Upper School has a full-time Science position open beginning in the 2026 – 2027 academic year. Ability to teach either Biology, Physics, or Computer Science is preferable.

Purpose of Role:

Subject teachers are responsible for maximizing the academic progress of the students they teach, working with colleagues to participate fully in the development of the department. Subject teachers promote a positive, purposeful, and professional working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and challenge, whilst valuing the contribution that individuals make to the success of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress;
  • Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school;
  • Promote a rich Christian school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional;
  • Support and motivate students, teachers, and other school employees;
  • Encourage consultation, review and improvement of Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and the syllabus being taught;
  • Ensure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates deep and creative learning;
  • Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential;
  • Liaise with the Science Department Chair and Director of Academic Support where a student may have special educational needs and with the advisor if a student is experiencing pastoral difficulties;
  • Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to teaching and learning and build productive relationships with students;
  • Set homework according to policy and pertinent to the student’s ability and wider work load;
  • Promote high standards of organization;
  • Be punctual to lessons.
  • Provide high quality, accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parent-Teacher Conference, in subject reports, incidental meetings and communications;
  • Assess, record and monitor the progress of all students according to faculty guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms, as and when necessary;
  • Maintain teaching materials and resources as needed.

Responsibilities to the Department and the School

  • Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the department with regards to cooperation, collegiality, deadlines, and team cohesion;
  • Participate positively in departmental meetings, follow policies and generally contributing to the effective and efficient running of the department;
  • Promote professional dialogue, share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives;
  • Take part in, and contribute to, professional development activities offered in the department and by the school;
  • Enthusiastically contribute to cross-curricular links and initiatives;
  • Be involved in new responsibilities within the department as part of an ongoing process of professional development;
  • Keep up to date with developments in the Subject, and in education generally.

Other Responsibilities

Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Science Department Chair, Principal of the Upper School, or members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head of School deems necessary for the effective operation of the school.

Desirable skills and attributes for Science Teachers at Minnehaha Academy

  • Ability to integrate a lived Christian faith to life and teaching and learning;
  • Our expectation is that our science classes are taught through practical experimentation and colleagues who are committed to this ethos are encouraged to apply;
  • We are intentional users of IT and whilst technical competence is preferred, the confidence and desire to develop new strategies for learning and assessment is essential;
  • An ability to contribute to our development of new experimental procedures and demonstrations;
  • Willingness to share practice with colleagues and take an active approach to developing professionally by learning from other colleagues;
  • A willingness to share resources communally with all members and to assist in maintaining a collegiate and supportive environment for all;
  • Experience of teaching AP Physics; AP Biology; or AP Computer Science;
  • The ability to extend able students beyond the AP syllabus;
  • The ability to write academic references and letters of recommendation for rising senior students as part of their college application process, including supporting students with the writing of personal statements;
  • A willingness to take part in subject-related extracurricular after school activities;
  • A willingness to offer regular revision sessions for students outside of normal teaching hours (at lunchtimes and after school) in the lead up to examinations;
  • Passion for science and for helping children progress in science regardless of their starting point;
  • Experience in teaching both high achieving and less able students across all phases; the ability to extend able students and scaffold to enable students at a lower starting point to access and enjoy science lessons;
  • Commitment to dialogical feedback and ensuring students benefit from a wide range of feedback;
  • Willingness to analyse learning outcomes during and after learning episodes and use this to plan differentiated inputs to lessons;
  • Ability to identify individuals in need of support and a commitment to offering significant extra support outside of lesson time to ensure all students reach their potential.

Salary Range: $41,000.00 To $81,745.00 Annually
Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer