Superintendent, Prescott School District, WI

January 22, 2025 by Hazard Young Attea & Associates

SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY
Prescott School District, Prescott, WI

The Prescott School District is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $155,000 to $180,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

The Prescott School District encompasses 152 square miles. The city of Prescott is located in Pierce County, WI, at the junction of the St. Croix River and Mississippi River, with a population of just under 5,000. Five municipalities make up the Prescott School District – City of Prescott, Town of Oak Grove, Town of Clifton, Town of Trimbelle, and Town of Diamond Bluff. Prescott is a growing community and is located about 25 miles southeast of Minneapolis–St. Paul.

The Prescott School District is a 4K-12 school district that is made up of four schools: Malone Elementary, Prescott Intermediate School, Prescott Middle School and Prescott High School; and has an enrollment of more than 1,250 students. The District has approximately 230 employees with an annual budget of just over $18M.

The school district is forward-thinking with an exemplary staff, outstanding students and a supportive community. The four school sites focus on continuous improvement by providing individualized and relevant instruction so that ALL students can achieve at high levels.

Why Prescott?

Prescott students continue to excel in the classroom when state and national districts’ tests scores are declining.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress places Wisconsin in the top tier of all 50 states, and the DPI Annual Report Card places PSD Prescott in the TOP 11% of the state for academic achievement (up from 15% in 2020-21).
Prescott School District’s exceptional academic performance is matched by our outstanding arts and athletics programs and facilities.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is coordinated between PHS and employers. WBL provides students the opportunity to study in school and work on the job to gain experience and knowledge in an occupational field.
Top 9% in Wisconsin for Student Growth on the Annual Report Card.
Graduation Rate – 97.9%

Mission Statement: To inspire lifelong learners for future success by engaging students, staff, families and our community.

Vision: To deliver meaningful and creative opportunities that establish continuous learning, positive outcomes and an inclusive community.

Visit the Prescott School District Website for more information: https://www.prescott.k12.wi.us/

District Behavior Specialist

January 22, 2025 by Osseo Area Schools

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise strategies, services, and support to improve achievement and school engagement for scholars experiencing behavior and academic challenges including consulting with teachers, staff, administrators, and guardians/caregivers to plan strategies, observing scholars and classrooms to provide input on academic and behavioral strategies, coaching staff in Behavior Support Plan implementation, collaborating with instructional staff to create a structured and supportive classroom environment and ensure goals and objectives outlined by IEPs and Behavior Support Plans are implemented with fidelity, working with Problem Solving Teams to establish effective, efficient processes for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, contributing and modeling evidenced-based strategies for instructional staff, working collaboratively with district and site teams to identify needs, plan and deliver professional learning support for curriculum implementation, seeking and measuring effective, efficient processes that move the system forward; make appropriate and equitable use of services, resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school, program or department for which employed; maintain contact and communication with staff, administrators, colleagues, scholars, and guardians/caregivers and work with them in the development, delivery, and assessment of strategies, support, and professional learning; collaborate within and across departments, programs, and sites; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support when applicable. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district, department, and /or program at the discretion of the supervisor.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

District Behavior Specialist Job Description

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelors Degree Required
Current license in a Special Education area or Licensed School Psychologist , OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
Five (5) years minimum of experience working with students with behavioral/academic needs

*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Preferred qualifications include:

BCBA preferred
Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer or willing to be trained as trainer

Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo
Work schedule: 191 days/school year
FTE: 1.0
Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo
Desired start date: August 2024

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals

Summer opportunities

and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:
Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all current career opportunities here in Applitrack:
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

K-12 Special Education (ABS) Teacher

January 21, 2025 by Owatonna Public Schools

Position Summary:
Ensure high levels of student learning through engaging, high-quality virtual teaching. Educator is innovative and serves as a facilitator to students’ learning. Educator will collaborate with colleagues, families, and all stakeholders to provide support virtually for students enrolled in the district’s online school, Owatonna Online. Educator is able to build strong partnerships with adults supporting student learning, and responsive to student needs academically, socially, and emotionally. Educator will be a learner, problem solver, and engage in on-site professional development. Educator will provide IEP services for students and will be responsible for paperwork associated with case management.

Our online teachers can work remotely. There are a handful of dates that they are required to report (Workshop and staff development days) throughout the year.

Qualifications:
Valid MN K-12 Special Education Teaching license is required. ABS license preferred.

An Ideal candidate will have a solid background in equity, technology, and ensuring all students learn at high levels. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Salary:
Based on the candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.
THIS POSITION RUNS 1/22/2025-6/6/2025

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Special Education Teacher

January 21, 2025 by Owatonna Public Schools

Owatonna Public Schools ensures opportunities for all students are realized in the classroom and in life. We have eight great schools, over 900 incredible staff, just over 5,000 outstanding students, and numerous community education programs for residents of all ages. We are a close-knit community of educators with high expectations for our schools and its students.

Position Summary:
The Teacher is a stand-alone classification. Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching and direct instructional services or specific learning programs within District curriculum guidelines, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Principal. Continuous oversight is exercised over paraprofessionals.

Qualifications:
A valid Special Education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (consideration of all Special Education categories). Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the specific special education category for which licensed
Knowledge of special education teaching philosophy.
Knowledge of the special education curriculum for area(s) the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities within the special education student population.
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to special education; knowledge of due process compliance.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability-fair curriculum concepts.
Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school’s goals and objectives.
Ability to modify classroom assignments to address varying student needs.
Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate

Responsibilities:
A special education teacher will work in one of several special education licensure areas. The duties of each of these positions may vary. The essential functions of these positions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties. Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students.
Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified, and materials adapted as necessary.
Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student’s needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice.
Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements.
Support the Minnesota Learning Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal, and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of special education students, work with them in the academic development of the student, meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP, and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
Provide indirect services to special education students in the special education category for which employed.
Develop and present in-service training relating to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the special education category for which employed.
Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum area(s) for which employed; attend professional development required by the District.
Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, and Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Salary:
Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Special Education High School Teacher

January 21, 2025 by Farmington Area Public Schools

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

* Teach curriculum of Farmington Area Public Schools.

* Fulfill responsibilities as defined by the current teachers working agreement.

* Fulfill responsibilities as directed by the principal.

* Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Special Education Middle School Teacher