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1.0 FTE Special Education

1.0 FTE Special Education

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.695

Chisholm, MN

Job #262 Special Education Instructor

Internal/External

2025-2026 School Year

 

 

Job Classification:      1.0 FTE Special Education Instructor

 

Qualification:

1.  Current Minnesota Special Education Licensure required

Multiple Special Education licensures are desirable.  Applicants eligible for variances will be considered.

2.  Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships and communications with students, parents, and staff.

 

Duties:                        As assigned by the building principal

 

Rate of Pay:                EdMN Contract – https://5il.co/36nbq

 

 

Due Date:                    Open until filled.

 

 

 

Please apply online at:  https://www.applitrack.com/chisholm/onlineapp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted:  January 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custodian/Bus Driver

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 695

Chisholm, Minnesota

Job # 287 Custodian/Bus Driver

Afternoon Shift/High School

 

Job Classification:         Maintenance

 

Qualifications:

1.  Valid Minnesota Class B License with passenger and school bus endorsement or able to obtain within 90 working days.

2.  Knowledge of methods and materials used in custodial work and building maintenance.

3.  Physically capable of assigned custodial duties.

4.  Ability to work effectively with public and others.

5.  Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

6.  Ability to make minor building and equipment repairs.

7.  Ability and willingness to work overtime as necessary.

8.  Graduation from high school or equivalency.

9.  Ability to read, write, and interpret information.

 

Primary Duties:

1.  Snow removal from the building area.

2.  Building and custodial maintenance as appropriate or as assigned.

3.  Routine cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, waxing, and washing.

4.  Locks and unlocks doors as appropriate.

5.  Maintains the school grounds to keep them free from rubbish and trash

6.  Set up equipment, bleachers, chairs, etc., as necessary.

7.  Other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay:                  As per Master Agreement.  https://5il.co/36nbr

Hours of Work:             Afternoon shift

Due Date:                     open until filled

 

Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/chisholm/onlineapp

 

 

 

 

Posted:  February 1, 2025

 

 

CHISHOLM PUBLIC SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Director of Finance

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JOB GOAL:

The Assistant Director of Finance provides for the coordination and monitoring of the district budget, payroll, accounts payable, software implementations, insurances, requests for proposals and duplicating center; provides leadership in the District Financial Services Office for the proper accounting of expenditures and revenues and assists in the preparation of various financial reports for departments, administrators, and the school board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Financial Management & Budgeting

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, organize budget forms, and guide departments. Serve as a liaison, providing budget instruction, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
  • Manage long-range and short-range budget revenue, expenditure and cash-flow projections, ensuring sound fiscal management of district resources.
  • Accurately manage and update the school district’s budget development software.
  • Provide the school board with a monthly budget update of finances for the school district.
  • Prepare and certify the annual tax levy, distributing information to required entities.
  • Provide required financial information for the school district Annual Meeting.
  • Maintain the district debt schedule, payments, and records.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Accurately prepare state and federal reports related to the financial operation of the district (WISEdata, WiSFiP, WISEgrants, etc.) to meet established timelines.
  • Prepare, assist, and oversee year-end closing entries and working papers for the annual audit. Coordinate the audit and serve as the liaison between independent auditors and the district.
  • Responsible for the annual coordination of inventory of fixed assets and other items.
  • Reconcile investment accounts.

Supervision & Operations

  • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including financial services office staff, by answering technical questions, problem-solving, and assisting with complex financial matters.
  • Supervise the administration of the district’s retirement system.
  • Oversee the self-funded health and dental claims processing.
  • Supervise the duplicating center, review and recommend changes to the district-wide lease program.
  • Oversee and utilize district cash receipt applications and make recommendations for improvements when necessary.
  • Work collaboratively with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer to obtain and evaluate insurance quotes annually (property, health, dental, auto, worker’s comp) and prepare comparatives for School Board evaluation.
  • Maintain relationships with insurance agents throughout the year and actively manage claims processes as needed.
  • Monitor family/student fee balances and collections.

Collaboration & Personnel Support

  • Work with the Human Resource Department to maintain accurate personnel and retiree information for budgetary purposes.
  • Assist in the coordination of Financial and Human Resources data processing and administrative technology.
  • Keep administration informed of new financial/HR hardware and software, recommending changes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Professional Development & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, students, administrators, school board members, and the public to support the district’s academic programs.
  • Attend meetings, conferences, and other activities to promote professional growth.
  • Use and be proficient in various software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, and statistical packages, to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.

REPORTS TO:  Chief Financial and Operations Officer.

 

Assistant Director of Finance

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JOB GOAL:

The Assistant Director of Finance provides for the coordination and monitoring of the district budget, payroll, accounts payable, software implementations, insurances, requests for proposals and duplicating center; provides leadership in the District Financial Services Office for the proper accounting of expenditures and revenues and assists in the preparation of various financial reports for departments, administrators, and the school board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Financial Management & Budgeting

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, organize budget forms, and guide departments. Serve as a liaison, providing budget instruction, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance.
  • Manage long-range and short-range budget revenue, expenditure and cash-flow projections, ensuring sound fiscal management of district resources.
  • Accurately manage and update the school district’s budget development software.
  • Provide the school board with a monthly budget update of finances for the school district.
  • Prepare and certify the annual tax levy, distributing information to required entities.
  • Provide required financial information for the school district Annual Meeting.
  • Maintain the district debt schedule, payments, and records.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Accurately prepare state and federal reports related to the financial operation of the district (WISEdata, WiSFiP, WISEgrants, etc.) to meet established timelines.
  • Prepare, assist, and oversee year-end closing entries and working papers for the annual audit. Coordinate the audit and serve as the liaison between independent auditors and the district.
  • Responsible for the annual coordination of inventory of fixed assets and other items.
  • Reconcile investment accounts.

Supervision & Operations

  • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including financial services office staff, by answering technical questions, problem-solving, and assisting with complex financial matters.
  • Supervise the administration of the district’s retirement system.
  • Oversee the self-funded health and dental claims processing.
  • Supervise the duplicating center, review and recommend changes to the district-wide lease program.
  • Oversee and utilize district cash receipt applications and make recommendations for improvements when necessary.
  • Work collaboratively with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer to obtain and evaluate insurance quotes annually (property, health, dental, auto, worker’s comp) and prepare comparatives for School Board evaluation.
  • Maintain relationships with insurance agents throughout the year and actively manage claims processes as needed.
  • Monitor family/student fee balances and collections.

Collaboration & Personnel Support

  • Work with the Human Resource Department to maintain accurate personnel and retiree information for budgetary purposes.
  • Assist in the coordination of Financial and Human Resources data processing and administrative technology.
  • Keep administration informed of new financial/HR hardware and software, recommending changes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Professional Development & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, students, administrators, school board members, and the public to support the district’s academic programs.
  • Attend meetings, conferences, and other activities to promote professional growth.
  • Use and be proficient in various software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, and statistical packages, to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.

REPORTS TO:  Chief Financial and Operations Officer.

 

Paraprofessional

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 695

Chisholm, Minnesota

Job #288 Paraprofessional

Internal/External

Chisholm School District

 

Job Classification:      Special Education Para-Professional, 31.5 hours per week

 

Qualifications/Duties:

 

1.     As of July 1, 2024: Two-year degree or higher; OR High School diploma/GED and must pass PARA Assessment within 90-day probationary period.

2.     Ability to read and write the English language with proficiency.

3.     Ability to maintain confidentiality

4.     The ability to communicate and work effectively with other staff and students.

5.     Ability and willingness to show respect for students with special needs.

6.     Be able to follow the IEP under direction and plan of teacher or other licensed/certified professionals

7.     Be able to positively interact with staff and students to minimize power struggles.

8.     Be able to help student in all subject areas with modified assignments.

9.     Be able to redirect student to assigned task.

10.  Be able to chart behaviors when needed.

11.  Able to handle difficult situations in a calm manner.

12.  Current CPR certification and willing to be CPI trained within first year of employment.

13.  Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

14.  Other duties as assigned.

 

Please apply online at  https://www.applitrack.com/chisholm/onlineapp

 

Rate of Pay:                As per Master Agreement  (Starting hourly rate $19.62)

 

Hours of Work:           6.5 hours per day, 5.5 hours Wednesday

 

 

 

 

 

Posted:  February 19, 2025

 

RATIFICATION BY LOCAL 536    8/19/2024

FINAL APPROVAL                          9/03/2024

 

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Special Education Teacher (Cosmos) $3000 Signing Bonus

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POSITION AVAILABLE:  Special Education Teacher (multiple positions available)

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at the ELC – Cosmos located in Cosmos, MN.
POSITION SUMMARY:  The Special Education Teacher identifies, designs, evaluates and provides individual educational instruction and programming for a small caseload of special education students with Paraprofessional support in the classroom.  In addition, SWWC provides professional development specific to Setting IV, offers New Teacher Center Coaching, and collaboration with our Due Process Specialist staff.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Designs and implements appropriate educational and/or behavioral programs for students to meet specific needs and goals of the students; participates and conducts portions of the evaluations and observations to determine special education eligibility of students placed in the program and conducts periodic assessments to determine educational progress of the students; conducts and/or participates in IEP Meetings for students in the program; performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree required.  Emotional/Behavior Disorder (E/BD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) licensure from MDE is preferred, but not necessary if willing or in the process of getting licensure.  Teacher will provide services to students in a self-contained, all day setting, collaborating with paraprofessionals and other member school district staff.  Must have good organizational and communication skills.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  This full-time (185-day) position begins on August 6, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.  Bachelor’s degree salary range of $50,855 to $71,248.  Master’s salary range of $60,646 to $92,477.  PhD salary range of $70,196 to $94,068.  Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here. Candidates who have not previously served in a Special Education Teacher position within our organization are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected] .

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Stacie Hicks at 320-877-7074 or [email protected] .

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.