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School Social Worker

School Social Worker

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Job Goal:  As a member of the student services team, the school social worker is an advocate for educational equity, promotes the healthy development and well-being of the whole child, and is a leader for systemic change within their school community.

Reports to:  Director of Student Services

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Possess and utilize knowledge of state and federal laws and local school district policy related to school social work practice in order to enhance service delivery and to ensure informed practice.
  2. Practice with an ethical decision making model including, but not limited to: maintaining healthy boundaries, maintaining confidentiality, and implementing evidence based practices and interventions with students, families, schools, and community.
  3. Advocate for social and economic justice, at multiple levels, in order to reduce barriers and promote learning.
  4. Advocate for culturally responsive and trauma-sensitive practices throughout multi-tiered systems of support in order to reduce the impact of risk factors.
  5. Advocate for and with students and their families in the home, school and community, challenging systemic barriers to improve student learning and outcomes.
  6. Use individual, group, program, school-wide, as well as state and national data sources, to understand the larger issues affecting students in the school community to better advocate for students impacted by such issues.
  7. Utilize effective interventions by applying culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive, and evidence-based interventions that support student success within a multi-tiered system of support.
  8. Engage students in using a variety of evidence-based strategies and techniques that emphasize student strengths and result in collaborative approaches to problem solving that build the skills of students to make healthy decisions.
  9. Serve as a member of the student support team, leading initiatives in truancy and AODA prevention.
  10. Ability to direct and or plan initiatives and activities.
  11. Possess and utilize knowledge of resources and referral procedures within the school system and community agencies to match the needs of students and their families with services that lead to optimal learning environments for better student outcomes.
  12. Collaborate and consult with colleagues to improve student learning and outcomes.
  13. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively information with a variety of audiences.
  14. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

High School Math Teacher

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High School Math Teacher

Caledonia School District No. 299 has an opening for a full-time high school math teacher for the 2024-25 school year.  Candidate must hold a high school Minnesota mathematics license or be willing to work on an Out of Field Placement (OFP).  Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, application letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to:  Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected]  Application deadline April 3rd, 2024 or until filled.

Executive Director

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SAFF (Schools Advocating for Fair Funding) Executive Director Job Posting

Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful overall executive leadership of Schools Advocating for Fair Funding (SAFF) in accordance with its core mission and vision, to include strategic planning, board relations, advocacy, financial operations, leadership of SAFF team, contracts and compliance, communications and public relations, educational opportunities, member relations, retaining and increasing membership, and other responsibilities related to effectively leading SAFF.

Experience Required
The successful leader must have proved leadership experience and a knowledge of school board and/or superintendent roles.
● Master’s Degree or higher preferred
● Foundational skills in board governance, finance and operations, strategic direction, communications, relationship building, membership services, personnel leadership, advocacy
● Demonstrated experience as a school board member or school administrator

Qualifications Desired
● Exceptional collaboration, networking, and relationship-building skills to positively influence a diverse constituency of members, legislators, and educational allies
● Analytical thinking to synthesize complex information and communicate in writing and presentations
● Strong problem resolution that builds a culture of advocacy for local and state educational issues
● Exceptional motivational and leadership skills to guide the SAFF team
● Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with the executive board and set organizational direction
● Leadership to interpret and adapt to shifting opportunities and formulate strategic vision
● Responsible management of financial and human resources to build and sustain organization and adhere to legal requirements
● Desire and capacity to travel statewide to meet members and represent SAFF

Major Responsibilities
● Member Advocacy. Actively advocate for member school districts around education issues, provide legislative and public testimony, and act as liaison for members’ unique legislative priorities
● Innovative Services and Programs. Ensure SAFF stability and growth through membership recruitment and retention and timely, relevant services and programs that meet member needs
● Visionary Partnership with the Executive Board. Assist the Board in establishing policies, objectives, goals and priorities that lead to mission excellence
● Strategic Leadership to SAFF Team. Actively engage high-performing team to solve challenges, build inclusive culture, and initiate change
● Operational Effectiveness. Monitor administrative and business controls to ensure legal compliance and minimize financial and other risks to organization
● Key Communications. Craft and align strategic messaging to articulate organization vision, engage and inform members, and build a commitment to public rural education

Compensation
• This position is flexible/part-time (2-3 days a week). Salary range of $35,000-45,000.

Application Process
• Send application letter, resume and letters of reference to SEE at [email protected]
• Job posting closes Monday, April 1, 2024, or until filled.

Please Note…SAFF (Schools Advocating for Fair Funding) formerly known as SEE (Schools for Equity in Education)

English Language Arts Teacher

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Position Information:

  • High School Language Arts
  • 1.0 FTE

Qualifications:

  • Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in English Language Arts, grades 5-12 Communication Arts/Literature
  • Experience with English Language Arts teaching at secondary level
  • Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with teams of adults

Albert Lea Area Schools’ mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers…

  • Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
  • New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
  • Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
  • Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

Competitive Salary and Benefits.  More detailed information can be found at our website: https://www.alschools.org/df/hr/career-opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision
VEBA Annual Contribution
Access to Well at Work Clinic and HealthiestYou
Life Insurance
403b
Albert Lea Area Schools…

Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.

Visit our community! Explore Albert Lea @ https://www.explorealbertlea.com/

Elementary Principal

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Job Goal:  The elementary school principal is the learning leader of the school, and is ultimately responsible for establishing, maintaining, and supporting a positive student growth culture.  The elementary principal collaborates with building and District staff to implement curriculum and instructional programs that support every student, every day.  Leading Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) is at the core of our work, contributing to the success of all learners.

Reports to:  District Administrator.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Supervises all school operations and instructional programming for grades K-5 (575+ students).
  2. Develops, executes, and monitors the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP).
  3. Leads change and has the ability to influence, motivate and model systems thinking for all staff.
  4. Establishes, maintains, and supports a positive student growth culture fostering a shared commitment of high expectations for student growth, achievement, and high standards of teaching and learning.
  5. Provides leadership in the areas of Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), and other research-based frameworks and strategies.
  6. Collaborates with teachers to examine student and school data to measure student learning and growth, identify achievement & opportunity gaps, and develop strategic interventions that improve learning and close identified gaps.
  7. Facilitates reflective practice, inquiry, and action research to identify and monitor the impact of interventions and determine high-yield instructional strategies that improve student growth.
  8. Observes instruction and provides ongoing feedback and coaching to teachers and other staff supporting professional growth leading to high student growth.
  9. Monitors the daily school schedule and ensures instructional time is maximized.
  10. Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school sponsored activities.
  11. Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning and evaluating of the school’s staff; both certified and support staff.
  12. Participates in administrative team meetings and other such meetings as required or appropriate for successful administration of the school.
  13. Prepares and submits the school’s budget and monitors expenditures to ensure that the budget is balanced.
  14. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and events.
  15. The principal is responsible for building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.
  16. Abides by all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and statutes for the position.
  17. Performs other administrative duties as required by the superintendent.

The School District of New Richmond prides itself on a long history of academic excellence and vast programming.  The implementation of a new strategic plan, the growth we are experiencing as a district, and our fearless pursuit of excellence make the district an exciting place to be.  The School District of New Richmond is the largest employer in New Richmond, WI, and consists of over 450 staff and over 3500 students.  New Richmond, Wisconsin, is  located approximately 40 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and is nicknamed “The City Beautiful” for its trails and parks.