This position will serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and be responsible for providing district wide leadership across multiple district departments that support schools and staff to achieve our district mission; while working closely with the Associate Superintendent, partnering with other cabinet members and serving as a key academic advisor to the Superintendent. This is a key position responsible for district departmental leadership and implementation of effective and evolving educational practices in areas including, but not limited to: curriculum and instruction, special programs, multilingual learners, technology integration, and special education. The position is directly linked to K-12 student achievement and continuous improvement, overseeing innovation processes and practices, and leading district initiatives; while aligning work and outcomes to our strategic results. This position will provide oversight to the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and the Director of Special Education.
Executive Director of Personalized Learning
1.0 FTE English Language Arts Teacher – High School
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a licensed teaching position that works directly with students. This teacher is responsible for all planning, assessment and instruction, and differentiation of the curriculum as needed while providing positive and consistent curriculum classroom management and behavioral intervention and support. Ability to work in a team oriented environment is a must, as is the ability to be flexible while maintaining priorities. Additional collaborative work may regularly take place with parents, coworkers and administrators to ensure the high academic performance and achievement of these students. This position will commence with the 2022-2023 school year on August 22, 2022.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
• Maintain classroom management and consistently implement the program’s level system.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Plan and deliver effective instruction according to MN state standards.
• Address the human growth and development, physical, emotional/mental, social, intellectual, and moral issues
• Develop creative weekly lesson plans that meet needs of student learners.
• Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources, equipment, materials, technology and instructional strategies.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and / or modalities.
• Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develop, teach, and review clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain constant and ongoing communication regarding students and all facets of the program.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
• Create and support implementation of behavior improvement plans
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal
Superintendent
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Thief River Falls Public Schools District’s main office is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,900 kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.trf.k12.mn.us/Domain/4
City Websites: https://www.citytrf.net/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Thief River Falls School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with all stakeholders, including the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
- Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
- Promotes business and community involvement in the schools
Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
SALARY/CONTRACT: The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2021-2022 school year is $144,000. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 8, 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 8, 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 “Thief River Falls 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: Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-828-2468.
The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.
Manager of Payroll & Benefits
Job Summary:
The Manager of Payroll & Benefits is responsible for managing active employee and retiree benefits programs – workers compensation, dental insurance, health insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, optional insurances, flexible spending, and retirement plans – as well as the payroll processing function. Oversees and manages day-to-day activities of the Insurance Department and Payroll Department including recruiting, hiring, and training. Works with the Self-Insurance Trust Committee to determine the amount of premiums as well as selection of the vendors to support the benefit programs. Works with the Employee Insurance Benefits Review Committee to manage plan costs. Oversees the property and liability claims for the District.
Duties Include:
Directs, develops, implements, and oversees District-wide policies, procedures, and training which include dental, health, and flexible spending plans as well as workers compensation insurance, property/liability insurance, and payroll. Additional benefit offerings oversight includes health reimbursement accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vision insurance, Aflac insurance options, and 403(b)/457 plans.
Manages and oversees operational issues and day-to-day activities of the Insurance Department and the Payroll Department. Helps departmental staff resolve issues that require supervisory attention like the annual open enrollment process, high-dollar claims/settlements, vendor support issues, internal department budgets, and overall departmental workflow decisions.
Assures compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Maintains strict confidentiality on sensitive matters involving the District and employees.
Establish, maintain, and evaluate vendors to contract with the District. Provide recommendations for vendor changes or plan/offering changes as applicable to finance and human resources leadership, the self-insurance trust committee, or the employee insurance benefits review committee.
Implement collectively bargained contract changes from employment negotiations. Suggest language changes for improving the administration of employment contracts for the District negotiating teams.
Performs other duties as assigned in conjunction with the Business Services area.
English Teacher – Chaska High School (Long term substitute)
English Teacher ( Long Term Substitute)
Chaska High School
For More Information contact: Kathy Fontes at [email protected]
Position Dates: August 29, 2022 – June 9,2023
Days/FTE: Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded: C-5-2
Responsible To: Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in 9-12 Language Arts
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: Will be teaching English
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Interviews ongoing until filled
Background check will be conducted.
If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change. Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).
Administrative Assistant – Director of Student Services
Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Administrative Assistant – Director of Student Services (Classification V) at the District Office. This is a 12-month, full-time position, and reports to the Director of Student Services. The hourly rate of pay is $23.57 per hour, based on the 2020-22 master agreement between SSP School District #6 and Local 12 Office & Professional Employees International Union.
Job Summary
Provide clerical support to the Director of Student Services, and manage records and data collection including Special Education MARSS, procurement and tuition billing.
Job Functions
Manage requests for conciliation, mediation or due process hearings as provided by law, rule and district protocol.
Compile and maintain special education and MARRS records of all resident and non-resident students with IEPs attending school in the district, and manage necessary records to maximize tuition finance. This includes generating tuition agreements, managing Intermediate 917 and elsewhere acknowledgements and maintaining due process files in an orderly fashion.
Compile and maintain SPED child count data.
Generate reports and other data using various computer systems including Infinite Campus, Google Docs, Sped Forms, Excel, and MARSS.
Oversee homebound instruction records including teacher timesheets.
Generate purchase orders as needed in accordance with MDE fiscal requirements.
Manage timesheets for Special Education Assistants including non-public health services.
Manage staffing charts, including appropriate budget coding by department
Maintain and update special education records using appropriate electronic form.
Prepare annual reports for district, state and federal monitors.
Provide support for hiring process, including scheduling and interview packets
Receptionist duties for visitors and incoming phone calls.
Provide direction to the Enrollment Center regarding scheduling students with disabilities, homeless care and treatment, and 504 conditions.
Work with the Enrollment Center to arrange for special ed paraprofessional bus support when needed.
Work with the Enrollment Center to assure that all students receiving transportation from the Student Services Department have appropriate documentation including emergency phone numbers, alternative drop off locations, and IEP or 504 forms indicating the need for the same.
Manage Director’s calendar as needed.
Manage student files.
Model the 1B Learner Profile for students, families and staff.
Other duties as assigned.