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Facilities Director

Facilities Director

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Minnehaha Academy is a PreK – 12th grade Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.  

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

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 of the Northwest Conference of 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.

Our two school campuses are located on the shores of the Mississippi River that runs through Minneapolis among its many vibrant communities, offering wonderfully diverse cultural experiences, exquisite nature parks, and many local cuisine options.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minnehaha Academy seeks a Facilities Director. This is a full-time position and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.  This position will provide leadership and supervision to staff and oversee the operations of buildings and grounds, custodial services, and security for the school in an efficient, cost-effective manner with the primary focus on the needs of the people served.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for supervision (recruiting, interviewing, hiring, dismissal, evaluation, promotion, and training) of 3 direct staff and indirect supervision of several seasonal employees and custodial staff.
  • Evaluate work assignments to assure reasonable and equitable workloads for personnel.
  • Coordinate, develop and implement a program of orientation for new personnel and a program of in-service training for all veteran personnel, designed to improve individual work performance.
  •  Coordinate the work schedules of all full and part-time employees to ensure proper coverage of all school activities and scheduled vacations with a minimum impact on building coverage.
  • Research, develop and implement new work methods and procedures for all buildings and grounds staff to maintain a cleaner, healthier, safer, and more efficient environment in which to work and learn.
  • Research, test and implement the use of new products and equipment to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of custodial and maintenance procedures.
  • Develop and implement a schedule of repairs and preventive maintenance of all district facilities and department equipment.  Update the PPRRSM capital planning document quarterly and report to the Finance Committee regarding capital planning on an annual basis.
  • Regularly inspect both properties to assure they are operating properly, efficiently, safely and within guidelines established by state and municipal codes.
  • Manage projects to ensure they are completed in a timely and quality manner.
  • Assist the senior leadership team to develop, implement, maintain, and refine the school’s Master Facility Plan, propose innovative and growth ideas to support the broader strategic plan of the school, and provide executive level ideas and presentations as needed.
  • Develop specifications, seek bids, and oversee the implementation of large capital improvement projects assuring quality materials and workmanship are used and to make decisions to resolve conflicts and document interpretations.
  • Investigate mechanical, electrical, and structural failures of buildings and equipment and analyze for needed repair or replacement and implement corrective action.
  • Develop, maintain, and refine a budget for operations and capital improvements, managing variances and seeking cost-saving measures where possible.
  • Working with the CFO, helps develop a five-year plan for operations and capital improvements.
  • Serves in a lead role on the Crisis Management Team. Annually leads and conducts an internal safety and security audit. Develops plans and strategies for continual improvement in these areas. Serves as a primary liaison with local law enforcement and emergency personnel.
  • Oversee and continually enhance school security through advanced knowledge of the systems (fire alarms, vape detectors, camera systems, emergency communication system, and lock down system), pulling camera footage and enhancing screen shots as needed, active involvement in adding security staffing as requested, assisting with policies around facility rentals and usage, and other tasks as needed to ensure buildings and assets are safe and secure.
  •  Assist with insurance claims as needed.
  • Foster an attitude of support, on the part of all department personnel, for all schoolwide and community activities which take place in our facilities.
  • Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

Development Officer

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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 of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America, 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 two school campuses are located on the shores of the Mississippi River that runs through Minneapolis among its many vibrant communities, offering wonderfully diverse cultural experiences, exquisite nature parks, and many local cuisine options.

 

Job Description:

The Office of Development at Minnehaha Academy is seeking an experienced, motivated, and resourceful Development Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team. The role is full time and is a 12-month position with no direct reports. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing valuable relationships with our community of donors, with an emphasis on soliciting major gifts to support the mission and strategic goals of Minnehaha Academy.

 

Responsibilities:

As a Development Officer, you will:

·       Maintain a deep understanding of our mission, programs, and strategic goals to effectively communicate them to donors.

·       Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, developing and implementing strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each; craft bespoke communication strategies to secure annual, capital, and legacy donations.

·       Identify new prospects through collaborative research and networking; assess their ability and willingness to make significant gifts.

·       Build and deepen donor relationships, facilitating growth in strategic fundraising efforts while expanding the school’s presence in the private education landscape.

·       Work collaboratively with the development team, school leaders, and board members to align donor interests with school needs and priorities.

·       Create and present compelling proposals to prospects and donors, demonstrating the impact of their gifts on our students and the wider school community.

·       Ensure timely and accurate record keeping of donor interactions and donations in the database; produce regular progress reports.

·       Help plan, coordinate, and host donor visits/tours, special events, and recognition programs to foster a greater sense of connection with our school.

·       Support robust enrollment efforts across all divisions in alignment with the school’s mission.

·       Deliver exceptional stewardship, elevate donor retention, enhance future giving/engagement.

Assistant Principal

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Intermediate District 287 is seeking highly qualified and dynamic candidates for a Principal position at North Education Center in New Hope, MN.

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:

  • We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
  • There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
  • We have a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Our strategic plan emphasizes student outcomes, equity and communication.
  • We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies for a diverse student population
  • Knowledge of:
    • theory and research in education
    • application of methods used in improving academic achievement
    • educational assessment practices and techniques
    • effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
    • academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
    • procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
    • Minnesota State Academic Standards
    • school safety procedures
    • effective supervision and discipline
    • State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
      instructional technology
    • current educational theories and practices
    • evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
  • Skills in:
    • crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
    • effective problem solving
    • leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to:
  • communicate well both orally and in writing;
  • plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
  • work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • lead and supervise staff and students
  • remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
  • prioritize and manage multi-task complex issues
  • apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
  • evaluate culturally responsive instruction

Essential Functions

  • Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
  • Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
  • Overall supervision of the facility;
  • Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
  • Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
  • Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
  • Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
  • Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
  • Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
  • Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
  • Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
  • Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
  • Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
  • Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
  • Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
  • Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
  • Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
  • Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
  • Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
  • Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
  • Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
  • Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
  • Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
  • Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
  • Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
  • Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.

 

Special Education Paraprofessional – EBD

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About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Locations: Centerview Elementary, Westwood Middle School, Spring Lake Park High School

Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional, primarily supports students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders in grades K-12.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receiving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment;The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained, contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010;
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • being able to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:

Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.  Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx.  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant – Student Support Services, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

Equity is one of Spring Lake Park Schools’ core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Special Education Paraprofessional – DCD

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About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

This position is a Special Education Paraprofessional at Westwood Schools, helping to support students with Developmental Cognitive Disorders in grades 5-8.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • under the supervision of a Special Education teacher, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment, or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office; please contact us with questions at 763-600-5010;
    training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:

Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.  Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx.  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant – Student Services and Special Education, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

Equity is a priority in Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Special Education Paraprofessional – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Location: Northpoint Elementary, Spring Lake Park High School

Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K-12 in a center-based classroom as well as general education classrooms.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receiving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained, contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010)
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • being able to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Equity is a priority in Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.