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HR and Benefit Coordinator

HR and Benefit Coordinator

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND BENEFIT COORDINATOR

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, Centennial students score significantly higher than the state averages in reading and math. The district’s high school graduation rate of 97% 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 E-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, 78% of whom hold 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.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This position performs all aspects of benefit administration. The coordinator maintains excellence in all aspects of the district financial HR and Benefit functions.

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Administers/manages all employee benefits: Medial, dental, life, LTD, flex plan, COBRA notices
• Oversees benefit open enrollment process
• Maintain benefit/medical files of staff in accordance with data practices and record retention requirements
• Member of insurance committee
• Processes all benefit invoices
• Manages short- and long-term leaves/FMLA
• Oversees worker’s compensation process. Works with work comp insurance carrier
• Oversees/processes OSHA reports
• Processes ACS 1095 Reports
• Conducts/assists new employee orientation
• Oversees/updates labor law notices and posters in all buildings
• Oversees and Assists payroll in payroll process
• Oversees unemployment processes
• Assists in preparation for employee contract negotiations
• Prepare government mandated reporting
• Maintain HR webpage
• Oversees employee post-employment benefits management
• Reconcile and process annual W2 reports
• Wellness; organize staff newsletters
• Manages HRA process for unions/individual contracts
• Maintain skyward user account setups
• Process district-wide purchase orders
• Lead data conversions and assist with data input, mining, and reporting
• Prepare salary and benefit information for negotiations
• Prepare annual audit information
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)
● Requires minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
● Associate’s, BA or BS degree and experience in Human Resources or related field
preferred.
• Proven successful experience in benefit and human resources or job-related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the preparation of payroll records.
• Experience and/or training in the utilization of computer HR application software.
• Ability to interpret/apply/explain rules/regulations/policies/procedures, meet schedules
and timelines, work confidentially with discretion, complete work with many
interruptions and perform responsible payroll record-keeping duties.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the school district may find appropriate
and acceptable.
• Experience working in a team environment with evidence of good written and verbal
communication skills, of ability to interact positively with others, and exceptional
organizational and time management skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Day to day supervision of HR Generalist
• Day to day supervision of payroll process

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry)
Knowledge of:
● Data privacy laws
● District administrative policies and procedures
● Principles and practices of office administration
● Office procedures and practices
● Basic knowledge of supervisory approaches and methods
● Computer operation and office software and packages used in office administration

REQUIRED SKILLS (position requirements at entry)
Skill in:
● Basic office procedures and activities
● Using computers and equipment such as calculators, printers, copiers, fax machines and
telephone systems
● Managing time and setting work priorities for self and others
● Writing and compiling information for reports
● Communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with students, coworkers,
supervisors, or the general public sufficient to exchange and convey information
● Organizational skills needed to maintain school records, files and reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents for content, appropriateness for intended purpose and the
ability to relate content succinctly to employees. Ability to develop correspondence in
accordance with the District communication guidelines. Ability to speak effectively, both before
groups and individually to employees and supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts in relation to budgets, staffing ratios, contract salaries
and hourly rates of pay. Ability to prorate contracts. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to
compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to verify insurance plan transactions
internally and with vendors and participants.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Must have strong communication, grammatical, computer and interpersonal skills. Must have
ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with staff of the Superintendent’s Office, Payroll
Department, Principals’ Offices, other District administrators and supervisors and third party
administrators. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district contracts and Board of Education policies.
Ability to become an informed member of Human Resource Department with ability to assist
District staff with routine requests and questions. Ability to become knowledgeable of aspects of
District insurance tracking system, insurance plans and self-insurance of benefit plans.
Incumbents will be exposed to a typical office environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 month contract, 40 hours per week beginning as soon as possible.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
$35/hr and benefit package in accordance with the Confidential Unit Contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: External and internal applicants must apply online at
www.isd12.org. Click on Employment at the top of the page to begin the application process. Applications must be received by Thursday, March 17.

Health Services Associate

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Edina Public Schools is accepting applications for two Health Services Associate positions based at Edina High School.  These positions will be responsible to provide direct nursing services to students in the special education program as delegated under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse. The Health Associate will be responsible for administering daily special procedures and treatments required during the students school day.

Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute) 

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Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
Chanhassen High School

For More Information contact:Erin Swoboda at [email protected]

Position Dates: March 11, 2022 – May 23, 2022 (estimated dates)
Days/FTE:  1.0 FTE Monday – Friday 7:30 am  – 3:30 pm
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal

Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Secondary Social Studies
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:Teaching load may include: US History, AP US Govt., Hybrid Govt., 9th Grade Civics. Applicant should be prepared to serve as a fully engaged member of the Social Studies Department and additional duties as assigned see attachment

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Background check will be conducted.

This position is not benefit eligible
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)

Early Learning Director

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Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking candidates for our Early Learning Director.

About us:
Our Early Learning School is where school starts for our youngest learners and where families begin their learning journey with Wayzata Public Schools. It is the place where children and parents attend class and build relationships with teachers, early childhood experts and other young families. The newly built Early Learning School features indoor and outdoor spaces designed to provide a quality, safe and developmentally appropriate learning experience. Our classes are inclusive and diverse. Our staff do an outstanding job preparing children for kindergarten and collaborating with parents in building a strong foundation for each child’s success.

Position:
The ELS Director provides vision for and direct supervision of the early childhood programs offered through Wayzata Public Schools’ Community Ed and Special Services departments. They work in cooperation with the Teaching & Learning Department to determine and be accountable for appropriate kindergarten readiness objectives and early childhood programs that enrich, expand and support the District’s mission, vision and commitment to personalized learning for each and every student. They oversee the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), School Readiness, preschool, early childhood screening and early childhood special education (ECSE) birth-5 programs. They serve as a member of the Community Ed and Special Services leadership teams and District Leadership Council

 

Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Vision: Design, implement, and evaluate high quality early childhood programs offered collaboratively between Community Ed and Special Services.
Develop, share and regularly update a vision for the early learning work that reflects shared commitment to improve outcomes for children and close achievement gaps.
Project future needs and participate in planning activities for staffing, facilities, interagency agreements, and staffing to meet ever-changing needs during regular and extended school year.

Collaboration and Relationships: Promote a collaborative environment with students, parents, district, special education and Community Ed staff.
Work with Teaching & Learning and elementary principals to provide seamless student transitions to kindergarten.
Build relationships with families and the community to understand the needs of our youngest learners. Develop and maintain strong relationships with families through a family engagement plan.
Partner in developing and implementing community-wide strategies to serve the early learning needs of each and every preschool child.

Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of early childhood educators to ensure the highest quality programming for children, excellent customer service and regular communication to families.
Hire, supervise, assign and evaluate all licensed and non-licensed staff in all Early Learning programs.
Provide instructional leadership and facilitate staff development in best practices related to assessment and evaluation, intervention, parent communication, team-building, and related technical skills.
Lead the regular development of early childhood community needs assessments.
Lead the development of curriculum and the implementation of instructional programs. Evaluate programs and services to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies consistent with research on early childhood learning and child growth and development.

Operations:Provide positive leadership in coordination of day to day operations of Early Learning School programs.
Communicate with the Director of Special Services and Community Ed  in planning programs and staff development activities, budget development and management, individual student and personnel issues, and ongoing best practices in early childhood education.
Ensure full understanding of current State, Federal and District policies and regulations and assure compliance. Prepare and be accountable for state and local reports with the Community Ed and Special Services Director. Assist in monitoring due process for compliance with state and federal law.
Ability to develop and maintain program budgets. Oversee ECFE, School Readiness, Preschool and Early Childhood Screening budget and finances. Assist with the annual expenditure plan for ECSE budgets and monitor expenditures.
Participate in data processing and information management activities related to required state and federal child count reporting, MARSS, EDRS, Uniform Tuition Billing and preschool programing state reporting.
Facilitate development and implementation of individual program plans for students through use of Individual  Family Services Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Interagency Intervention Plan (IIIP).
Represent and coordinate interagency efforts designed for early identification of children with special needs through child find activities.
Collaborate with district staff regarding special transportation.
Oversee regular meetings with Early Learning School staff. Facilitate and support parent advisory board. Participate in the required Community Ed and Special Services staff meetings and Community Ed other meetings as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of all aspects of the Early Learning School and programs.

. Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in early education or related field required.
Master’s or specialist degree or equivalent in special education required.
Minimum of five years of teaching or leadership experience in early childhood education, ECSE and/or ECFE. Experience in the following preferred:Current and best practices for inclusive early childhood education settings and family engagement.
ECFE, School Readiness and Early Childhood screening relevant statutes, rules, policies,  finance, and special Education (Part C and B) laws and regulations.
Leadership experience in Community Ed or Special Education and proven competencies in supervision, evaluation, fiscal management and early childhood experience required.

Application Procedure:
The deadline for completed applications is March 18th, 2022

Director of Special Education and Individualized Support Services

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To provide leadership in the development and evaluation of special education programs, health services, homebound, care and treatment, and Section 504 compliance. Through the implementation of evidence-based programs that account for the diversity of each student with specific needs demonstrate academic growth in closing the achievement gap. Assists with providing a culturally proficient and welcoming environment.

Finance Coordinator

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JOB GOALS:

To coordinate maintaining and reporting of the district’s accounting system. Operation of the district’s business office and maintain a positive culture. To maintain generally acceptable accounting standards and follow local, state and federal reporting guidelines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and manage internal auditing and preparation for the external annual financial audit.

2. Assist the Superintendent in the development and administration of the district’s budget. Assist staff with appropriate budget codes and balances.

3. Responsible for understanding current Federal and State funding laws, rules and regulations that impact the budget and district policies and understand changes as they occur.

4. Facilitate all district financial and state/federal compliance reporting, including SERVS.  Verify and monitor grant revenues and expenditures to provide analysis and assure compliance.

5. Prepare SEDRA Special Education reporting and complete necessary PAR reports to provide analysis and assure compliance.

8. Review and enter journal entries for the district.

9. Perform finance system maintenance, including UFARS coding changes and fiscal year-end processing.

10. Assist department staff to understand budgets in respect to finance.

11. Administer the purchase order process in accordance with established budgets and District policies.

12. Perform invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

13. Assist and monitor subsidiary accounting functions including payroll, payroll liability accounts and accounts payable.

14. Administer the fixed asset program for internal control, audit and GASB purposes.

15. Manage various systems to allocate monthly expenditures throughout the district, including but not limited to: online ticketing, postage, copiers, district printing, insurance and sales tax.

WHY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Central Public Schools, which serves the cities of Norwood Young America, Hamburg, and Cologne, is a thriving and growing school with loads of community support.  Central Public Schools is home to the fastest growing zip code in the 7 county metro area.  In 2019 voters approved a 10 year levy and a 10 year technology bond; passing it at 66%.  In 2021, voters approved a generational building bond to upgrade all of the district facilities at an 80% passing rate.  Construction is set to commence this spring.  Come be part of a thriving community and school district where we are small enough to know your name, and minutes to everything in the metro area.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES:

If you would like to make a confidential inquiry about this position, please contact Tim Schochenmaier, Superintendent, at 651.815.7788.