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Executive Director

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/DISTRICT:

Mid-State Education District, also known as MSED, is a cooperative serving the districts of: Onamia, Pierz, Royalton, Swanville, and Upsala. The Mid-State Education District’s main office is located in Little Falls, Minnesota. The district has an approximate enrollment of 3,257 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

District Website: https://www.midstate.k12.mn.us/

City Websites:  https://onamiamn.com/

https://www.pierzmn.org/

https://www.royaltonmn.com/

https://www.swanvillemn.com/

https://cityofupsala.com/

https://www.cityoflittlefalls.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Mid-State Governing Board seeks an executive director who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the Governing Board, staff, and communities
  • Has knowledge of and experience with special education needs and a diverse student body
  • Has experience in school finance and an understanding of special education funding
  • Is visible and accessible to the Governing Board, staff, students, parents, and communities
  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders, particularly in providing special education services

Current Minnesota license as a Director of Special Education required.

Previous executive director or superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  The current executive director’s base salary for the 2021-2022 school year is $129,500. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 19, 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 April 19, 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 “Mid-State Executive Director Search;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be an executive director/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 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.

Superintendent

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NOTE: This is a Superintendent/Elementary Principal position 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Swanville Public Schools’ main office is located in Swanville, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 377 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.swanville.k12.mn.us/

City Website:   https://www.swanvillemn.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Swanville School Board seeks a superintendent/elementary principal who:

  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Has experience in school finance
  • Promotes business and community involvement in schools
  • Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community

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:  April 18, 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 April 18, 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 “Swanville Public Schools Superintendent/Elementary Principal;” 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.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Bemidji Area Schools’ main office is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 4,933 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/

City Website:   https://www.ci.bemidji.mn.us/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Bemidji 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
  • Has knowledge of and experience with equity leadership challenges and opportunities
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2021-2022 school year is $170,000. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 28, 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 March 28, 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 “Bemidji Area Schools 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.

Education Manager – SEL (Social/Emotional Learning)

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Summary/Objective: The SEL Education Manager is responsible for collaborating with member school districts to support the mental health of students and adults within the regions’ member school districts. The position will focus on building resilience through the incorporation of Bounce Back Project principles. The position will also work in collaboration with local health care systems, the Minnesota Department of Health, and local public health. The SEL Education Manager must possess technology skills that allow for adaptability in program and training settings: including face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid. This is a full-time, grant funded position.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Research, plan, and develop education & training programs that rotate among
member districts for the teaching of Bounce Back principles, coping strategies,
information on stress awareness and management, mental health awareness,
and resilience to both small and large group audiences
2. Serve as a liaison between schools districts and community agencies to
develop support networks that incorporate Bounce Back Project principles
3. Develop and cultivate relationships with current and prospective program partners and
other organizations
4. Support quality programming through effective communication, program
monitoring, and evaluation
5. Perform additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
6. Offer excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
7. Maintain knowledge of social and emotional development within education
8. Other duties as assigned

This job operates in a professional hybrid office environment and requires frequent travel
throughout our service cooperative region.