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Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Albert Lea Area School District’s main office is located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 3,602 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.alschools.org/

City Website:   https://cityofalbertlea.org/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Albert Lea Area School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Is a visionary, creative thinker
  • Has experience in school district management practices
  • Follows the School Board’s chosen educational philosophy which reflects the community’s values
  • Has knowledge of and experience with negotiations and the collective bargaining process

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A comprehensive compensation package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 10, 2022

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 May 10, 2022, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Albert Lea Area School District 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:  Jeff Olson, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected]  or 507-340-0628.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Middle School Physical Education & Health Teacher – 83%

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Minnehaha Academy is a 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 Christian faith and learning so students grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and others.
  

Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a part-time (83%) physical education and health teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year, scheduled to begin in August 2022, serving Middle School students.

Lower School CORE Teacher

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Minnehaha Academy is a PreK – 12 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.  

The Lower School has an opening for a full-time CORE teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. This position will work closely with grade level teachers and the Director of Teaching and Learning to develop and lead grade level specific project-based learning experiences. This teacher will serve as a Lower School Specialist serving grades K-5 in our Specialist rotation.

This is a new position, borne out of our Strategic Plan and a commitment to creating experiences that reflect our Core Values and encourage students to become whole and holy people, prepared to make a Kingdom impact.

Coordinator of Special Services – Early Childhood Special Education

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Position Information:

  • The Coordinator of Special Services—Early Childhood Special Education is responsible for overseeing and assuring the due process procedures of the District are being adhered to by Early Childhood staff.  Duties include serving as a resource regarding program requirements and questions; initial evaluations of all early childhood-referred students as appropriate, supervising ECSE special services paraprofessionals;  ECSE special services  staff development training; curriculum leadership; MARSS reporting; and collaborate with Early Childhood Coordinator.
  • 1.0 FTE ECSE Coordinator
  • $96,237/year
  • Excellent Benefits

Position Requirements:

  • Must hold a valid Minnesota Director of Special Education administrative license
  • Must hold a valid Teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Five+ years of successful teaching experience, with a minimum of three years of experience working with special education students/programs preferred.  Must have strong knowledge of instructional strategies, curriculum and best practices to support student growth.

Upper School Learning Specialist

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Minnehaha Academy is a 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.

Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a Learning Specialist (Teacher) in the Upper School for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

The Upper School Learning Specialist (Teacher) will work directly with students, staff and parents to improve student achievement by providing research-based instruction, interventions and strategies to enhance academic success for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction for students in a variety of academic subjects
  • Instruct/Mentor individuals and groups of students to strengthen academic skills including test-taking strategies, study skills, time and homework management, and techniques for communicating with teachers
  • Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
  • Provide testing accommodations for students
  • Attend and contribute to student support team (SST) meetings
  • Report regularly to parents on student progress
  • Coordinate accessibility to audiobooks and assistive technology
  • Develop and maintain communication and documentation protocols related to learning support (create, update, and maintain student learning plans and database as needed)
  • Assist with requesting accommodations for student standardized testing in partnership with the guidance department
  • Coordinate services for students with MPS IEPs
  • Collaborate with counseling office to provide mental health support

Middle School Learning Specialist

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Minnehaha Academy is a 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 Christian faith and learning so students grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and others.

Minnehaha Academy has an opening for a Learning Specialist (Teacher) for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

The Middle School Learning Specialist (Teacher) will work directly with students, staff and parents to improve student achievement by providing research-based instruction, interventions and strategies to enhance academic success for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction for students in a variety of academic subjects
  • Instruct/Mentor individuals and groups of students to strengthen academic skills including test-taking strategies, study skills, time and homework management, and techniques for communicating with teachers
  • Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
  • Provide testing accommodations for students
  • Attend and contribute to student support team (SST) meetings
  • Report regularly to parents on student progress
  • Coordinate accessibility to audiobooks and assistive technology
  • Develop and maintain communication and documentation protocols related to learning support (create, update, and maintain student learning plans and database as needed)
  • Assist with requesting accommodations for student standardized testing in partnership with the guidance department
  • Coordinate services for students with MPS IEPs
  • Collaborate with counseling office to provide mental health support