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Education Specialist

Education Specialist

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Summary/Objective
The Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating student programs/conferences/competitions, creating and facilitating educational networks, and developing and implementing other educational training. The Education Specialist will support a variety of students, support staff, and educators. For the upcoming year, this role will support the following programs/services: Sr. High Knowledge Bowl, SPED Pipeline grant, Para Educator assessment, and Central Minnesota Librarians, and others as assigned.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Plan, develop, and implement engaging, age-appropriate student programs & competitions, aligning with state standards
  2. Design, plan, and facilitate teacher training and educational networks for a variety of educational professionals
  3. Communicate with schools, teachers, presenters, and volunteers representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in a timely and effective manner
  4. Develop and cultivate relationships with current and prospective program partners and other organizations
  5. Support quality programming through effective communication, program monitoring, and evaluation
  6. Perform additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
  7. Offer excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
  8. Maintain knowledge of research and developments within education
  9. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

  1. Experience within a K-12 education setting
  2. Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
  3. Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms
  4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  5. Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  6. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  7. Ability to work effectively and efficiently, individually and as a team member
  8. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  9. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives, and approved self-initiatives
  10. Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
  11. Ability to function cooperatively as a member of the Resource team
  12. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times.
  13. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
  14. Experience with group facilitation
  15. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education
Current Minnesota teaching license
Minimum of five years of teaching experience
Valid MN Driver’s License

Environment & Physical Demands
This role operates in a hybrid office environment, requiring standard office tasks such as using computers and phones, and frequent travel to schools for on-site support and coaching. The position may also involve setting up and tearing down for events, including lifting up to 30 lbs., and standing or carrying items for short distances as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This 11-month (Aug. 1-June 30) position’s working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular travel to schools, educational events, and occasional events outside of typical work hours is expected.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $81,874.77

Benefits include:
● Health insurance with premiums 100% paid by the agency for single coverage or 80% paid by the agency for family coverage.
● Dental insurance with single or family premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● Disability & Life insurance with premiums paid 100% by Resource.
● PERA/TRA retirement plan contributions
● Generous vacation, sick, and holidays

Elementary Teacher – K-5

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER – K-5
Building Site To Be Determined

A full-time Elementary teaching position is available with Mankato Area Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year.  The successful candidate will be assigned to a grade level/building once hired.

Requirements:
A valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License is required.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule).

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

  • Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension·
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Application deadline:
May 5, 2025, or until filled.

To apply go to www.isd77.org and click on Careers. Please upload transcripts and 3 letters of reference, at least one written by a current direct supervisor.  

These positions will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

 

Early Childhood Parent Educator

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Teacher Level: Early Childhood Education Parent Educator

Building Location: Early Education

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria

Develop lesson plans and activities specifically for adult learners; enlist a variety of activities, materials and technology to support parents in their personal and parenting growth; stay current on “Best-Practices” in parent and family well-being; stay current on research surrounding brain development and family health.

Establish and maintain an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in which to facilitate parent groups; implement programs which encourage parent involvement and development; encourage teachers to communicate to parents the importance of their involvement in their children’s classroom experience; provide parents with research and “Best-Practices” parenting skills; accommodate special needs including English Language Learners, non-literate parents, and mental health/chemically dependency challenges; maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect, support, confidentiality, acceptance and accountability.

Create positive community relations through print information, social media platforms and electronic communications; design and distribute program information using District marketing templates and policies.

Attend professional development activities; assist in identifying areas for future growth and development; participate in internal and external meetings, open houses and special events.

Benefits:

Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Premier Reserve Teacher : 2025-26 School Year – Central Education Center

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Category: Substitute/Guest Teachers
Date Posted: 4/23/2025
Location: Central Education Center

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for Premier Reserve Teachers at the Central Education Center for the 2025-2026 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience which will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

At Richfield Public Schools, we know that substitute teachers can have a major impact on student performance in our schools.

Premier Reserve Teachers are substitute teachers who agree to follow an assigned annual calendar as identified by the district for casual daily substitute assignments during the school year.

Elementary Teacher

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Teacher Level: Elementary

Building Location: TBD

Total FTE: 1.0

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution of $700 per month
Dental Insurance
District contribution of $40 per month
13 sick leave days per year
2 personal leave days per year
$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend
2% 403b Match upon completion of probationary period

5th Grade Elementary Teacher: 2025-26 School Year

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Category: Teachers Elementary/Grades K-5
Date Posted: 4/21/2025
Location: Sheridan Hills Elementary

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a 5th Grade Teacher at Sheridan Hills Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience that will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next