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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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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.

Superintendent

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Position Available: Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools

District Name: Independent School District 181, Brainerd Public Schools

District Address: 804 Oak Street; Brainerd, Minnesota 56401-3755   District Website: https://isd181.org

District Description and Communities Served: Spread out across 516 square miles including Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing and Morrison Counties, Brainerd Public School District is nestled in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area which is home to world class golfing, great dining and miles of trails, lakeshores, public parks and beaches. This central Minnesota school district has 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative program sites serving the communities of Brainerd, Baxter, East Gull Lake, Garrison, Merrifield, and Nisswa.

Schools, Programs and Specialized Spaces:

6 Elementary Schools (Baxter, Garfield, Harrison, Lowell, Nisswa, Riverside)

1 Middle School (Forestview Middle School) and 1 High School (Brainerd High School)

1 Alternative School (Brainerd Learning Center)

3 Early Childhood Sites (Warrior Early Learning Center, Washington and Nisswa)

Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, Forestview Planetarium, Dean Makey School Forest

Student Population: Enrollment is 6,395 students with 31.6% qualifying for Free & Reduced Lunch.                                  90.56% of the students are Caucasian, 3.88% are two or more races, 2.02% Hispanic/Latino,                               1.82% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 1.17% Black/ African American, .5% Asian, and .05% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

District Annual Budget: $169 million Fund Balance: $10,781,127 or 12.6% in the unassigned fund balance

Union Affiliation-Education Minnesota   ATPPS Q Comp District-We call it A Comp.

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract settled through 2023

District Points of Pride:

  • Highly dedicated staff with an encouraging and inspiring learning environment
  • Supportive community approved all three referendum questions in 2018 in support of Blueprint 181 with projects totaling $205 million to upgrade and renovate facilities
  • All six elementary schools are National Blue Ribbon Award winners
  • State of the art technology with one-to-one technology devices for K-12
  • Parent Aware rated Early Childhood Program
  • Grades K-4 Literacy Coaches in all elementary schools
  • Academy of Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) for grades 1-4
  • Middle School Accelerated Math and Intensive Language Arts grades 5-8
  • Extensive Advanced Placement and College in the School programming at the High School
  • Bridges Academy programming for Career and Tech Ed
  • Innovative American Indian Education Program
  • Weekly Professional Learning Community meetings for all certified staff and robust District Continuous Improvement Process
  • Strong Athletic, Activities, Fine Arts and Community Education Programs

Qualifications:

Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Successful experience as a superintendent or administrator preferred. Demonstrates strong commitment to student achievement, collaborative leadership, transparent fiscal management, staff learning and development, partnerships with the community and a high level of integrity with the School Board, staff, students and community.

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally competitive salary and benefits

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
  • Candidate slate recommended to the Board: April 4, 2022
  • First Round Interviews: April 5-6, 2022 Finalist Interviews: April 12, 13, 14, 2022
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board: April 2022
  • Superintendent Start Date: July 1, 2022

Consultants Assisting the Board:

Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997; [email protected])

Patty Phillips (651-357-0996; [email protected])

Aldo Sicoli (763-516-6018; [email protected])

Application Process: Apply through School Exec Connect’s website www.schoolexecconnect.com

*You will be asked to complete the online application and submit through the School Exec Connect website a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.