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Principal – Sheridan Hills Elementary School

Principal – Sheridan Hills Elementary School

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Category: Administrative/Principal
Date Posted: 1/9/2025
Location: Sheridan Hills Elementary
Date of Availability: 07/01/2025
Sheridan Hills Principal Job Description
Richfield Public Schools is now accepting applications for an experienced and highly successful leader to serve as Principal at Sheridan Hills Elementary School beginning the 2025-2026 school year.
The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator with a passion for educational excellence and equity. This position will plan, administer and regularly evaluate the elementary school programs, services and related operations, including but not limited to: 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; and establishing cooperative and collaborative community relations.

Come join our progressive, student-centered district located in the heart of the Twin Cities serving a diverse student population. Richfield Public Schools inspires and empowers each individual to learn, grow and excel.

 

School Counselor

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OB GOAL:
The School Counseling Program will coordinate the efforts of all curriculum areas to enhance student academic learning, personal/social development and career/vocational awareness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Service to Students
1. Provides orientation activities for all new students in the building.
2. Enrolls/screens all students new to the building for appropriate educational placement.
3. Cooperates with other district personnel to provide effective program planning for student moving from one building to another.
4. Assembles and utilizes relevant data on student performance for effective student programming.
5. Communicates with other schools and outside agencies regarding student concerns.

Guidance and Counseling
1. Communicates and works cooperatively with administrators to promote a positive learning environment.
2. Counsels students individually and in groups (small and/or classroom), on personal/social, behavioral, educational, and vocational development.
3. Assists students in securing job information.
4. Conducts conferences with school personnel to exchange information which will increase staff effectiveness in working with students.
5. Participates as a member on the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Student Support Team and assists in monitoring the progress of the students with special needs.
6. Provides student/parent information and assistance regarding post-secondary educational financial aid and scholarship programs.
7. Promotes developmental guidance activities in the classroom.
8. Receives and disseminates appropriate information regarding special written reports concerning students.
9. Makes referrals to and coordinates services with appropriate resource persons in the district and community.
10. Recommends and/or implements behavioral change strategies with individuals or groups of students.

Coordination of Programs
1. Acts as building coordinator for district standardized testing program.
2. Maintains and secures personal and confidential records of all students in the building, as well as proper transfer of said records.
3. Provides academic evaluation and guidance to facilitate each student’s vocational goal.
4. Consults with parents, school district staff and representatives of outside agencies with respect to specific needs of individual students.
5. Confers with counselors at other levels to maintain continuity in the K-12 ASCA Model Developmental Guidance programming.
6. Participates in program development, maintenance and evaluation.
7. Assists principals and other school, personnel in the organization and implementation of the graduation ceremony as needed.
8. Provides continued career development of the students.
9. Provides vocational counseling to student/parent regarding graduation and post-secondary education opportunities.
10. Maintains and updates a list of community resources.

Interpersonal Relationships
1. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students.
2. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with educational staff.
3. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with parents and other significant people.

Professional Responsibilities
1. Attends conferences and meetings to keep updated in areas of responsibility.
2. Participates in various community, county and state activities when available and appropriate.
3. Maintains associations with local and state organizations .
4. Promotes and provides conditions of confidentiality that relate to privileged information.
5. Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
6. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility.
7. Assumes agreed upon professionally appropriate responsibilities as they relate to the school.
8. Communicates effectively with all stakeholders.
9. Attends work regularly.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Student Services.

Lower School Admissions Counselor

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

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

Minnehaha Academy’s Admission Office is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lower School Admissions Counselor to join our team. This role will focus primarily on shepherding prospective students and their families through the admissions process while also engaging in any other duties as assigned to enhance our admissions efforts. This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Director of Admission and Enrollment. The scheduled hours of this position are primarily during the business day with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Admission Counselor Overview

Serves prospective guardians and students, offering exceptional and holistic guidance and customized support throughout the admission process. Coordinates tours and student visits and oversees testing. Attends some recruitment events. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions Counseling

  • To shepherd a family through the admissions process in a highly detailed and personalized manner, leading to enrollment
  • Lead engaging and informative tours with prompt, personalized follow-up.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective lower school students and their families.
  • Provide information about the school’s programs, and assist families in navigating the admissions process.
  • Administer assessments to prospective students, ensuring a smooth and supportive testing environment.

Communications and Event Coordination

  • Work with the DOA to develop and implement communications campaigns to promote awareness in the community that leads to inquiries converting to enrollment and retention.
  • Track and report ROI of communication strategies.
  • Initiate and/or support strategies to increase enrollment through new and pre-existing on-campus experiences.
  • Work alongside the DOA to plan, coordinate and execute most admissions events, such as open houses, and information sessions.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure events are well-organized and impactful.

Data Analytics and Reporting

  • Conduct research and build networks to gain insights of industry trends and best practices. Use this information to inform and make implementation recommendations to the DOA.

About Minnehaha Academy

Minnehaha Academy is a top-tier private, Christian Pre-K to 12 school in Minnesota, celebrated for offering students a rich and diverse educational experience rooted in Christian values. As a ministry the Evangelical Covenant Church, we draw on a strong tradition of academic excellence, and we are committed to nurturing each student’s unique strengths and abilities in a caring, supportive environment. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating Christian faith and learning so students grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and others.

Why Join Us?

At Minnehaha Academy, you will be part of a vibrant community dedicated to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the spiritual and personal growth of our students. If you are passionate about education and helping families find the right fit for their children, we encourage you to apply. Our comprehensive benefits package include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time and holidays
  • 403(b) retirement match after first year of employment
  • Graduate education reimbursement
  • Increasing tuition discount for children prorated on years of service

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 Annually

Work Environment

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and work using standard office equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud on occasion.
  • Required to interact with the public and other staff.
  • Required to move throughout a school environment and travel between campuses.

Interventionist – K-5 Multilingual Support

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  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Elementary Principal at Scenic Heights Elementary

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Scenic Heights Leadership Opportunity
An unparalleled opportunity awaits a highly skilled and experienced educational leader to guide Scenic Heights Elementary into its next chapter of excellence. As the District’s flagship Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion (school-within-a school) program, Scenic Heights offers exciting opportunities for a proven leader to personalize education for all students. An active parent community and highly engaged staff provide exceptional opportunities for students within a vibrant and unified learning community of approximately 905 students in grades K-5.  Scenic Heights is one of six district elementary schools within Minnetonka Public Schools.

Qualifications
Applicants must qualify for or currently have a Minnesota principal license along with an excellent record of past professional performance applicable to performing all duties of the position.  Successful candidates must also possess excellent communications and human relations skills in a variety of professional settings, including conflict resolution with youth and adults, small and large group facilitation skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher
Districtwide

Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Special Education teaching positions available beginning with the 2024-25 school year.  Positions available in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Qualifications Required:
A valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education (ABS, LD, E/BD, DCD, ASD) or eligibility for Tier 1 or Tier 2 license or Out-of-Field Permission.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule).

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

  • Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension·
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • And Much More!

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload all transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to your online application.

These positions will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Other Information: 
For further information contact the Student Support Services Office at 507-387-1818.