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Executive Director of Finance and Operations

Executive Director of Finance and Operations

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Executive Director of Finance and Operations

The Executive Director of Finance and Operations for Austin Public Schools provides district-level leadership and coordination of the Finance Department, Facilities Services, Food and Nutrition Services, and Transportation Services. This cabinet-level position is responsible for implementing learning and change management in alignment with the strategic priorities of Austin Public Schools.

Leadership
• Align fiscal and human resources to assist the District in meeting its mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Coordinate professional development for all members of the Finance and Operations departments
• Monitor continuous improvement and change management of internal processes

• Lead cross-functional work in collaboration with other departments to ensure customer service to internal and external stakeholders

• Facilitate the Finance, Facilities, and Insurance Committees

 

Financial Management
• Evaluate, develop, and implement processes for business office procedures in compliance with state and federal laws
• Review and approve contracts for goods and services
• Review and approve general ledger journal entries
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the Finance Department, Facilities Services Director, and Food & Nutrition Services Director.
• Coordinate all district student transportation with the third-party transportation provider

Reporting
• Review and interpret internal financial reports with School Board and stakeholders
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required
• Administer fiscal portion of federal and state programs and grants as needed
• Coordinate and review reports, worksheets, and data related to audit, respond to auditor’s questions, and resolve identified issues

Budgeting
• Prepare operating budgets, projecting revenues and expenditures, and review and modify budgets as necessary
• Monitor budgets to comply with state and federal reporting guidelines
• Prepare capital expenditure budget and ten-year capital improvement plan
• Prepare cost studies on programs as needed

• Work with building principals/site leaders and departments to prepare and monitor their budgets

Risk Management
• Administer District insurance programs to ensure adequate coverage levels
• Administer District employee insurance programs in compliance with state and federal laws and employee contracts

Other
• Actively participate in employee contract negotiations, providing data and insight on proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and three to five or more years of fiscal management experience

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and legal/governmental regulations related to performing this position.
Effectively use current technology tools to enhance personal productivity.
Write and/or present reports, documents, presentations, proposals, and general correspondence clearly and concisely.
Develop long-range plans, establish and successfully achieve goals, and make consistently sound, defensible decisions in performing all aspects of this position.
Working knowledge of applicable and payroll-related tax laws, retirement legislation, TRA, TSA regulations, child support rules, leaves and garnishments, and other regulations that require compliance by the District in its payroll administration.
Provide leadership through school-business cycle events such as Open Enrollments and ACA reporting.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to effect consistent accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality in all aspects of payroll administration.
Possess knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to pupil transportation for Minnesota public school systems.
Supervisory experience involving public organization facilities maintenance, operations, and construction
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the operations and maintenance of school facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable District, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary Range: Regionally competitive based on experience.

Full benefit package available

DISTRICT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

All applicants MUST complete the district application using APPLITRACK to be considered for an interview.

POSITION INQUIRIES:

Any inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent of Schools.

Review of materials will start as soon as possible.

The position will be filled on an undesignated timeframe when, and not until, the preferred candidate emerges.

Special Education Paraprofessional – LTS

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Hours:  8:45am-3:15pm, October 6, 2023 – approximately January 5, 2024

This position is a long term sub based out of OH Anderson Elementary, 3-5 building.  Salary and benefits are part of the Para Master Agreement.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be Highly Qualified.
  • Two or four year degree preferred
  • Previous experience working with elementary students in an educational setting preferred

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing an educational environment that will help students with disabilities in learning and fulfill their growth potential.  Assists special education teachers to work with students on their academic and social behavioral skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of assigned students with disabilities through formal and informal assessments
  • Ability to handle confrontational situations with students and use good judgement with student restraint if necessary
  • Assist with lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on a regular basis on student progress
  • Ability to follow directions easily
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

 Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

First Grade Teacher

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First Grade Teacher

We are currently seeking friendly, energetic, motivated candidates for a full-time First Grade Teacher position. This position requires teaching general education in all subject areas with a highly motivated team of first grade teachers! Qualifications require the appropriate MN Teaching Licensure or the ability to quickly renew. You may be a great fit if you have previous teaching experience in an early childhood setting through Grade 3 and/or a love for early childhood learning and creative programming for whole-child development.

Essential Position Functions:

  • Develop, plan for, and implement quality instruction for first grade students
  • Provide a safe, developmentally caring and comfortable environment for students
  • Effectively communicate with parents/caregivers, co-workers and supervisors
  • Attend LETRS staff development training and coursework throughout the school year as part of our school’s comprehensive LETRS initiative

The position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

College Readiness Coordinator

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College Readiness Coordinator

$60,000-$70,000 DOQ

The College Readiness Consortium (CRC) was created at the University of Minnesota (UMN) with the stated purpose to engage with K-12 educators, youth workers, and UMN programs to increase the number and diversity of students who graduate from high school and are ready for success in college and careers.

College and career readiness involves preparing all P-12 students to understand the importance of postsecondary education for their future, explore career fields and related preparation requirements, know the range of postsecondary options, and develop needed financial, social, and emotional skills. This process engages students more fully in middle and high school as they see the connection to their future and increases the likelihood of earning a postsecondary degree or certificate.

CRC facilitates ongoing learning meetings both virtually and in-person for the Pre-College Network, a group of over 150 UMN youth program leaders located on all five campuses that expose youth to lifelong learning, career exploration, and college preparedness. The Pre-College Network strives to build programs’ college readiness capacity and to promote quality and equitable learning opportunities for P-12 students across the state. In addition, CRC partners with Health, Safety, and Risk Management to provide required and optional training for youth program leaders to ensure high standards regarding safety for children while on UMN campuses.

The CRC also strives to promote the pillars of academic excellence identified in the System Enrollment Management (SEM) Report:

  • Access – ensuring access to education, opportunities, support, and resources
  • Affordability – balancing costs of college with a mindfulness toward student indebtedness
  • Diversity – Being attentive to race, ethnicity, first-generation, and low-income student characteristics while closing opportunity gaps
  • Gaps – Highlighting approaches to national and international recruitment, along with our service to the State of Minnesota
  • Student Success – Centering student outcomes and goals in our efforts

Job Duties:

  • Collaborate with Admissions and other UMN departments
  • Design and implement a middle school tours program
  • Design UMN-positive messaging about visiting campus and applying as a student
  • Co-facilitate the Pre-College Network
  • Team with the five system campus liaisons to create quality programming
  • Coordinate the calendar, including required Safety of Minors training and other optional learning opportunities
  • Promote UMN programs to the public
  • Manage social media messaging supportive of the vast array of youth programs on UMN campuses
  • Attend professional conferences to market youth programs
  • Travel to communities as needed
  • Support Ramp-Up to Readiness
  • Edit or create future curricula as directed
  • Monitor current curricula
  • Actively Engage with the Office of Undergraduate Education
  • Create high-quality content and maintain CRC websites

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree plus five years of full-time relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree plus three years of relevant full-time work experience
  • Experience with racially, ethnically, and economically diverse populations
  • Experience leading adult learning
  • Knowledge of educational attainment issues

To view the full job posting and to apply, visit: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/358013

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist 1.0 FTE
Lake Elmo Elementary

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.

 

 

Executive Director of Business Services and Operations

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Intermediate 287 is one of four Intermediate Districts in Minnesota and is composed of 12 member districts united to serve students with unique needs, and services at 20 sites, reaching over 14,000 students.

The mission of Intermediate District 287 is to be the premier provider of innovative specialized services to ensure that each member district can meet the unique learning needs of its students.

Our mission and outcomes are for our member districts to declare satisfaction with student outcomes resulting from 287 services, the level of racial equity achieved in 287, and the level of excellence in 287 services.

 

Summary of Scope of Classification

This class is accountable for directing the District’s Business Services and Operations in support of the mission and strategic plan of Intermediate District 287.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration with special references to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; and  government operational departments.
  • Ability to collaborate and design efficient and effective organization-wide operational systems
    Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations and the ability to design and implement policies, procedures and practices to meet these requirements;
  • Considerable ability to plan, organize, direct and administer several departments with staff operating in multiple sites over a large geographic area;
  • Exceptional knowledge of collaborative leadership principles and techniques including supervision;
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of finance, payroll, purchasing, grant administration, student transportation, facilities and food service operations, and contract administration;
  • Considerable knowledge of public procurement laws and processes;
  • Considerable knowledge of Special Education Revenue and Special Education Tuition billing
    Considerable oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
  • Extensive project management skills;
  • Considerable integrity and reliability skills in relationships with stakeholders;
  • Considerable ability to prepare and deliver presentations to member districts, School Board members  and internal staff;
  • Prior experience working with a culturally diverse population and the ability to demonstrate cultural competency.
  • Ability to navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity and systemic awareness.

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.

  • The Executive Director leads and manages business services and operations by providing system level leadership to ensure processes align with organizational values and goals.
  • Leads and supervises administrative and supervisory staff in Finance, Facilities, Operations, Student Transportation and Food Service and supervises administrative assistant support;
  • Formulates program goals/results; develops plans and then directs activities to achieve them;
  • Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and ensures business services and operations play a role in accomplishing the mission of the organization;
  • Develops recommendations for long term budgets, including known concerns and risks;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent law, regulations and statutes;
  • Coordinates school district property and casualty insurance and maintains liability insurance at appropriate levels
  • Fosters a culture of customer service and innovation and facilitates action on innovative ideas in order to achieve our mission;
  • Prepares and presents board agenda items and reports;
  • Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation and proposed initiatives;
  • Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials related to the business services departments areas;
  • Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources in the collective bargaining process by participating in contract negotiations and school board negotiations strategy sessions.
  • Ensures leaders have the information they need to make data based decisions.
  • Reviews all contract documents to ensure legal requirements are met and district’s interests are protected.
  • Oversee departments’ functions including budget preparation, management, and statutory compliance;
  • Develops short-term and long-term financial goals for the district, regular financial forecasts, and other financial reports for internal and external use by the District.
  • Maintains communications with the member district business managers, obtaining and providing information and reporting as needed;
  • Oversees the development and management of integrated, electronic systems of managing financial, food service, transportation and facilities records consistent with relevant laws and record retention schedules;
  • Meets with district administrators to assess needs, projects and priorities within each building;
  • Prepares reports, correspondence and ensures that the status of requests/projects are communicated to administrators and/or staff;
  • Administers a quality control and compliance program including quality review of vendors and products being used and services provided by contractors;
  • Develops long-range planning in collaboration with others, relating to the future needs for facilities and long-term facilities maintenance funded projects;
  • Provides staff training and assistance to staff within and outside of the department;
  • Identifies and disrupts systemic inequities observed that might inhibit student or staff excellence;
  • Performs related duties as they are assigned.
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