Special Education Teacher at the Willmar Senior High School
Special Education Teacher
PRINCIPAL- Learning Center/VIBE
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Instruction, the principal will provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the Learning Programs to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with the Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules, and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. Candidates must understand the following items: personalized learning, instructional best practices, effective classroom/building management, and organizational leadership. In addition to that knowledge, a candidate with the following characteristics will receive priority: effective (oral and written) communication skills, knowledge about conflict resolution, efficient organizational skills, possesses high integrity, and effective collaboration skills.
Qualifications:K-12 Principal License required.
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration. Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.
Leader committed to developing and supporting effective instructional practices.
Effective leader in curriculum and literacy.
Ability to develop meaningful relationships with students, staff, and community.
Strong educational leader.
Wage and Benefits:$101,000 base- Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications
230 working day contract- 30 non-duty days
Health and Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
403B Match
FLSA Status: Exempt
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Class II Paraprofessional (Special Education)
Worthington Middle School is seeking a paraprofessional to work with students in our Special Education Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates must have a positive attitude, be able to implement student programs, maintain confidentiality, work as a member of a team, supervise students at lunch, and be patient and understanding. Applicants should be able to assist licensed staff and perform duties as assigned. Student transportation to or from school in a school van as well as other duties before or after school may be assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
School Readiness Preschool Teacher
SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Early Childhood Center
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
Position
School Readiness Preschool Teacher- Early Childhood Center
8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
Provide high-quality early childhood education to children in our full-day Centennial Preschool program. Applicants should demonstrate a love for teaching, passion for serving early childhood students and families, and ability to successfully communicate with parents and fellow staff members.
Reports To: School Readiness Preschool Coordinator
Job Description and Performance Responsibilities
1. Using district and program instructional procedures, provide preschool education to children in the assigned classroom. This includes implementation of social-emotional strategies and supports, assessment, curriculum, and instruction
2. Attend professional development provided by the district and program, including workshops, presentations, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and Professional Learning Communities; implement the learning in instructional practice
3. Develop strong relationships with children to promote learning and partnerships with parents/caregivers to promote family engagement; conduct parent-teacher conferences and on-going communication with families
4. Collaborate with colleagues in a variety of ways, including planning instruction and collaborative teaching in an inclusive setting
5. Direct and delegate paraprofessionals in supporting the classroom
6. Complete and submit all required program records, assessments, and data according to timelines; record children’s skills in areas of language, physical, social, and emotional development
7. Promote a positive image of Centennial Schools and the Centennial Preschool program and contribute to a positive, respectful, professional working environment
8. Demonstrate regular attendance, arrive on time, and follow assigned work schedule correctly
9. Provide a safe, nurturing educational environment for children, including those with special needs
10. Collaborate with parent educators who plan and implement parent education opportunities for families
11. Plan field trips and on-site activities throughout the year
12. Collaborate with district lead and kindergarten teachers to ensure pre-K and K alignment
13. Meet with the supervisor on a regular basis/as needed to discuss curriculum plans, classroom needs, etc.
14. Participate in staff meetings.
15. Assists in other capacities as determined by the supervisor and/or director.
Required Qualifications
• Holds current, valid Minnesota Teaching License in early childhood, B-3 or Pre-primary.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or other programs of similar focus and content
• Holds a current certification in First Aid and Child CPR, or is willing to obtain before they start the position
• Has knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood care
• Demonstrates successful skills in organization, verbal and written communication, and working with children and families of diverse backgrounds
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of one year experience in an preschool/early childhood classroom
• Experience working in inclusive settings
• Training and experience in early childhood evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of the school district
• Knowledge of Google Drive
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum for Preschool, the DRDP assessment tool, IGDIs assessment tool, and/or Pyramid Model framework
Salary and Benefits: Salary according to the Centennial teacher contract. Prorated benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Applications accepted until position is filled and posting is removed.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
Superintendent
SUPERINTENDENT
FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – ISD 14
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
District Address: 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, MN 55432
District Website: https://www.fridleyschools.org/
Qualifications: Hold, or be eligible to hold by July 1, 2023, licensure as a superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a superintendent, district administrator or principal is preferred. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning and success, staff learning and development and building community partnerships
Compensation Offered: Regionally competitive
Communities Served: District 14 serves the City of Fridley, the broader community included in our membership with the Northwest Suburban Integration School District, and a sizeable population of open enrolled students and families.
Consultants Assisting the Board: School Exec Connect: Dr. David Clough (847-644-5556), Dr. Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997) and Lisa Anderson (952-210-9865)
District Highlights and Accomplishments:
- Mission
- As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable lifelong learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
- Core Values
- To be life-long learners
- To care for others
- To develop an educational foundation for students
- To be prepared to thrive in a diverse, changing society
- To develop high skill levels
- To be adaptable
- Academics and Student Achievement
- The first and only school district in the state of Minnesota to provide full International Baccalaureate Programme Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) to all students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
- Early learning programs covering screening, parent education, preschool and early interventions.
- Reading intervention specialists grades K-10.
- Strong technology support for students and staff with a dedicated IT team.
- AVID elective and schoolwide support for secondary schools.
- Career and Technical Education Advisory that meets with local community and business partners.
- We provide all students in grades K-12 Chromebook for learning (1:1 technology).
- Fridley High School’s graduation rate exceeds the state average.
- Fridley Public Schools’ Black/African American, Asian, free/reduced-price lunch, and special education student groups’ graduation rates exceed the state average.
- A comprehensive area learning center program which includes a high school, middle school, and targeted services supporting students during the school year, and summer Transition program that supports students continuing learning and building life skills for young adults (18-21 years) with disabilities.
- Activities
- Athletics – Football Section Champs six of the last eight years, State Champion Long Jumper in Track & Field, consistently have state participants in Wrestling, Swimming & Diving and Tennis.
- Districtwide (K-12) Fine Arts (choir, band, pep band, jazz band, musicals, show choir, strong Speech team with individual state participants.
- Clubs & Organizations – Nationally recognized Key Club, very active Robotics Team, Minnesota Honor Society, 25+ active clubs at FHS.
- Extra-curricular activities at FMS including musicals, clubs, sports teams, and Builders Club.
- Facilities
- November 2015 – completed a successful bond referendum ($27,500,000) for improvement and maintenance, safety updates, and associated technology updates across all district facilities
- November 2020 – passed a capital project levy renewal to fund deferred maintenance and renovations, and technology infrastructure and devices
- Finances
- District operating budget: $54,794,216
- Fiscally responsible management, with an (audited) unassigned general fund balance of 8.6% in FY 22
- Average daily membership of 2,769 in 2022
- Active and robust budget management practices, with continual monitoring and review to identify opportunities for efficiency
- Cash flow stability due to systematic receipt/expenditure analysis, regular monitoring of spending, and active management of investments to maximize returns
- Strong established business and human resources practices and procedures leading to no state or federal compliance issues
- Community
- Fridley Public Schools is proud to have strong support from the community in many ways, including through the Fridley Schools Foundation.
- We were one of the first districts in the state to have a board-approved equity statement: Fridley Public Schools is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful environment that provides an equitable and inclusive education for each student, staff and community member by ensuring that opportunities, access, and resources are aligned to support the growth and academic achievement of each student.
- Fridley Public Schools collectively acknowledges that Minnesota is located on the traditional, ancestral, contemporary, and occupied lands of the Ojibwe Anishinaabe and Dakota Oyate Indigenous peoples. We make this acknowledgement to honor and respect the Dakota Oyate and Ojibwe Anishinaabe people, the original stewards of lands and waters, their ancestors, descendants, traditions as well as the land itself. We have a moral responsibility to advocate and be in alliance with our Indigenous communities as we continue our equity and inclusion journey.
Student Population: 2866
District Schools:
- Fridley Community Center Pre-K (3YO/4YO)
- Stevenson Elementary K-4
- Hayes Elementary K-4
- Fridley Middle School Grades 5-8
- Fridley High School Grades 9-12
- Fridley Moore Lake Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Grades 10-12
Union Affiliations
- Fridley has positive and synergetic relationships with all bargaining groups.
- Fridley Education Association (FEA) – Teachers
- Fridley Association of School Administrators (FASA) – Principals
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 284 – Clerical, Media Clerk, Health Assistants and Technology Assistants, Nutritional Services, Paraeducators
- Education Minnesota Fridley Custodians (AFL-CIO) – Custodians
Contract Status: FEA, FASA, SEIU and AFL-CIO settled for 2021-23.
Search Calendar: (The board reserves the right to modify all dates)
- Applications Accepted Through April 28, 2023
- Selected Candidates taken to the Board on May 2, 2023
- First Round Interviews on May 3-4, 2023
- Finalist Interviews on May 8-10, 2023
- Position Begins on July 1, 2023
Application Process
- Interested candidates can apply and submit the required credentials through schoolexecconnect.com.
- Candidates will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, proof of certification and letters of reference.
Superintendent
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Pipestone Area School District’s main office is located in Pipestone, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,100 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.pas.k12.mn.us/
City Website: https://www.progressivepipestone.com/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Pipestone Area School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
- Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Delegates authority while maintaining accountability
- Promotes business and community involvement in schools
Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
SALARY/CONTRACT: A regionally-competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 16, 2023
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on April 16, 2023, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Pipestone Area Public Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).
Please contact with any questions: Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-828-2468.
The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.