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Director of Early Learning

Director of Early Learning

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Director of Early Learning
Community Education/Student Support Services

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for a Director of Early Learning beginning March 31, 2025. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Summary of Duties: 
The Director of Early Learning provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and program development for district-wide early childhood services. This role is responsible for supervising staff, managing operations of the Center for Learning facility, ensuring high-quality instruction, fostering community partnerships, and supporting families with children from birth to age five.  The director ensures high-quality instruction, compliance with state and federal regulations, and alignment with district goals to enhance school readiness and early learning outcomes.

Qualifications Required: 

  • Early Childhood Special Education Licensure
  • Three year teaching experience in Early Childhood Special Education
  • Pre K and/or Parent Education Licensure

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or closely related Field (Early
  • Childhood Special Education Experience, Birth through Kindergarten)
  • Leadership or Supervisory Experience
  • Principal and/or Director of Special Education License

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptableEligible

Employee Benefits include:   

  • Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Retirement Pension
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • And Much More!

Other Information:
This is a Non-affiliated position with Category III benefits.

Annual Salary:
$116,200 – 119,100

Application Deadline: 
March 5, 2025.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org Please upload 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

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

For further information, contact Audra Nissen Boyer, Director of Community Education at 507-387-5501 or Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Services at 507-387-1818.

PreK-6 Elementary Principal

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Sleepy Eye Public School is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the PreK-6 Principal. The ideal candidate will support a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively collaborate with teachers and staff, engage with families and the community, and uphold high academic standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide visionary instructional leadership to students and staff.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging school culture.
Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional best practices.
Support professional development for faculty and staff.
Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and the school community.
Ensure compliance with state and federal education policies.
Manage school operations, budgeting, and school resources.

Estimated Salary range is $85,000 – $100.000

Special Education Teacher (ELC Marshall) – $3000 Signing Bonus

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Position is for 2025-2026 School Year

 

February 15, 2025

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Special Education Teacher (multiple positions)

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at the ELC – Marshall.
POSITION SUMMARY:  The Special Education Teacher identifies, designs, evaluates and provides individual educational instruction and programming for a small caseload of special education students with Paraprofessional support in the classroom.  In addition, SWWC provides professional development specific to Setting IV, offers New Teacher Center Coaching, and collaboration with our Due Process Specialist staff.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Designs and implements appropriate educational and/or behavioral programs for students to meet specific needs and goals of the students; participates and conducts portions of the evaluations and observations to determine special education eligibility of students placed in the program and conducts periodic assessments to determine educational progress of the students; conducts and/or participates in IEP Meetings for students in the program; performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree required.  Emotional/Behavior Disorder (E/BD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) licensure from MDE is preferred, but not necessary if willing or in the process of getting licensure.  Teacher will provide services to students in a self-contained, all day setting, collaborating with paraprofessionals and other member school district staff.  Must have good organizational and communication skills.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  This full-time (185-day) position begins on August 6, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.  Bachelor’s degree salary range of $50,855 to $71,248.  Master’s salary range of $60,646 to $92,477.  PhD salary range of $70,196 to $94,068.  Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here. Candidates who have not previously served in a Special Education Teacher position within our organization are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected] .

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Laura Jenson at 507-616-0473 or [email protected] .

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

Early Childhood Special Education

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Description/Requirements:
MN Special Education Teacher License required with a desired emphasis in ECSE, EBD, ABS, and/or ASD. Teacher will work with Pre-K and kindergarten students and manage a caseload.

Superintendent of Schools

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About the district: Owatonna Public Schools serves approximately 5,100 students across PreK-12 grades. We inspire a community of learners with equitable access to high-quality, innovative learning opportunities ensuring all students are college, career, and life-ready.

Leadership Profile: The Owatonna School Board seeks a Superintendent with proven leadership experience and skills in:

  • Core Values and Vision of Learning: Collaborates to set rigorous goals, apply research-based practices, uphold high expectations, align resources, lead initiatives, and communicate progress. Expand career pathways through business and college partnerships while ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.
  • Instructional Leadership: Champion innovative instruction, oversee curriculum development, and use data-driven decisions to close achievement gaps and foster a supportive, engaging learning environment
  • Financial Management and Human Relations: Ensure financial stability by adhering to board parameters, leading levy efforts, and optimizing resources. Strengthen staff retention, morale, and growth through strategic development.
  • Communication and Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships through transparent communication and active community engagement. Communicate transparently and leverage media to promote initiatives and build partnerships.

Qualifications: A Specialist Degree in school administration or educational leadership or a doctorate degree in educational leadership. A valid Minnesota Superintendent’s License. Three years experience in teaching and four years experience in school-level administration is required, two years district-level preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing diverse and inclusive educational environments. Proven track record of effective fiscal management and resource allocation. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to inspire and motivate staff, students, parents/guardians, and the community. Commitment to fostering a culture of equity, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Contract Information:
A competitive salary and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $170,000 – $210,000 which is negotiated based on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may include Health Insurance through BCBS /Dental/Life/LTD, TRA pension, 403(b) Matching Annuity, Personal time, Holidays, and ESST (Sick) leave.

Contact Director of Human Resources, Chris Picha ([email protected]) with questions.

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.