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Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Human Resources

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The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement.  Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Every year our schools and students rank among the highest performing in the state.

We are currently seeking a full-time Executive Director of Human Resources serving district wide at our Central Service Building.

Job summary: Responsible for developing, directing and providing ongoing leadership for a comprehensive district human resources department.  Also responsible for directing the HR operations and related staff including labor relations activities, recruitment, staffing and retention, compensation and benefits administration, evaluation/employee performance.

 

Teacher, Elementary – 5th Grade – Webster (2023-2024)(100010)

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SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.
Education and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
Master’s or PhD preferred.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure

Special Education Assistant – Webster Elementary 2023-2024(99134)

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***Webster Elementary is looking to fill two (2) part-time vacancies for the 2023-2024 School Year***

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with disabilities; helps students to meet their therapy and education goals.

 

DISABILITY FOCUS

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Highly structured, individualized programming; intensive communication and language training; social skills training; use of natural environments for instruction; positive behavioral programming; and inclusion with mainstream peers and activities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities and Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services that maintains a safe and productive learning environment, sensitive to the needs and legal rights of Special Education students; work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning.
Assist students in learning processes through reinforcement of positive behavior, individual instruction, socialization and good communications.
Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations.
Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes.
Attend to and provide for students’ daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assist students in community, recreational, school and vocational training. Provide assistance to students in classrooms and after-school programs.
Encouraged to work additional hours as bus aide
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development, Behavioral Sciences or educational area related to position assignment
OR

A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)
AND

Two years of experience working with children. Additional education or training may substitute for experience, at the discretion of Human Resources.  Related experience may also be considered, at the discretion of Human Resources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in Education or a related field.

Experience in working with individuals with disabilities

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation is required within one year.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree, and working with special needs children. Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Eligibility for position is based on passing the required pre-placement exam.

Teacher, Special Education – ECSE- MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS Requisition Id : 99497(99497)

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Teacher, Special Education – ECSE- Candidate Pool (2023-2024)

**MULTIPLE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE**

 

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

* Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.

* Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.

* Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.

* Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.

* Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.

Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.

* Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

Education and Experience Guidelines

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

* Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.

* Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

* Master’s or PhD preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure

Administrative Support – Purchasing

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge of desktop computer hardware and software systems, including software products such as Microsoft Office or Google Apps and multi-faceted data or database management systems;
  • Working knowledge of the processes and procedures used within the department and districtwide;
  • Knowledge of:
    • fund accounting, expenditure tracking, and general business practices to effectively monitor budgets;
    • mathematical processes and number concepts and perform simple calculations;
  • Ability to:
    • write grammatically correct routine business correspondence;
    • interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds for different purposes in different contexts
    • establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
    • work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction;
    • prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner;
    • perform effectively in environments with workload changes and competing demands with supervisor direction;
    • enter accurate data, review for accuracy, and perform functions to pull data reports;
    • maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive and personal information;
    • recognize, recommend and be an provide input of the implementation process of a more effective method for work operations;

Essential Functions
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Some functions listed may be more prominent than others based on the specific clerical function for a division/site.

  • CORRESPONDENCE: Formats and types a full range of correspondence such as memos, form letters, reports, agenda notes etc. from rough draft, transcription, department templates and/or develops own communication documents to disseminate pertinent information to customers or internal staff. Proofreads for content. Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling;
  • FILING: Designs filing systems. Organizes and maintains individual and department files (including confidential files);
  • REPORT GENERATION/WRITING: Compiles and generates reports from a variety of sources. Prepares narrative or statistical reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included;
  • INTERPERSONAL: Provides excellent customer service while adhering to departments customer service guidelines. Answers routing phone calls, e-mails, and other correspondence details in a timely and consistent manner. Provides advice to callers regarding district policy and procedures (e.g. citing a regulation to solve a specific problem). Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters;
  • SUPPORTING ROLE: Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space, equipment, and any food arrangements). Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g. charts, graphs, reports). Makes travel arrangements;
  • OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment. Orders supplies when necessary. Completes processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g. orders, requisitions, invoices, etc.). Maintains employee time and attendance records. Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g. compiles figures, reviews statistical reports, verifies expense items). Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow. Performs related duties as required;
  • DATA MANAGEMENT/PROOFING: Manages and enters detailed entry of specific data elements. Types with a high degree of accuracy and speed. Verifies data entered by incumbent or someone else and makes corrections as necessary;
  • PROCESSING: Handling (paper, records, etc.) by systematically organizing them, recording or making notations on them, following up with appropriate action;
  • RECORDS MANAGEMENT: Maintains and updates Document Management System software as well as computer network file environment. Understands and follows District Records Retention Schedule, record destruction policy and department procedures related to records;
  • SUPPORT/TRAIN/COACH: Provide support, training and coaching to staff members and other relevant customers on system related tools and processes as needed.
  • INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVER/CRITICAL THINKER: Uses independent judgment when communicating with internal and external customers. Requires minimum supervision and direction on day to day tasks. Regularly recognizes, recommends and provides input into the implementation process of a more effective method to work operations.
  • TECHNOLOGY: Works with district provided hardware technology and systems using these tools to perform functions of the job. Shows an aptitude for and an interest in applying technological innovation to their work. Comfortable with using and learning new skills in areas of technology with support and training.

Cultural Liaison

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Eden Prairie Schools is seeking a Cultural Liaison to support families as they navigate through Eden Prairie Schools.  The Family Advocate will also work with district staff, community groups, and social service agencies to meet the academic and social needs of students and families.

Eden Prairie is a diverse school with over 1,400 employees serving approximately 9,100 students.  The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming