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Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Dassel-Cokato Schools

District Address: 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato, MN 55321

Qualifications: Hold licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a Superintendent, district office or principal setting preferred. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting all students to be successful.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. David Vick (847-343-0039), Dr. David Clough (847-644-5556), Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790)

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “In partnership with our communities and families, we will educate and inspire all learners to maximize their potential, promote lifeline learning, and become contributing members of society.”

  • Strong stakeholder developed character traits program that emphasizes these traits in all schools: respect, responsibility, resiliency, integrity, compassion and understanding diversity
  • Embraces its vision of “Educate, Innovate, Succeed”
  • Strong staff at all levels
  • Supportive community
  • Excellent facilities
  • Good class sizes
  • Stable financially, levy passed in 2018
  • Able in last 2 years to restore reductions in the areas of supplies, capital budgets and eliminate the deficit spending trend that they were in
  • Strong fund balance (about 10%)
  • Enrollment trends stable to slightly increasing
  • Academic achievement high in most areas
  • MCA Math and Reading scores are higher than state average in all grades surpassing state averages by 8-21 % in math and 11-21 % in reading
  • Excellent Performing Arts Center
  • Recreation Center near completion
  • Area Learning Center to open in new location this fall
  • Strong extracurricular programs in athletics and fine arts, clubs – 85% of high school students participate in at least 1 activity
  • Strong academic offerings and curriculum at all levels
  • All students K-12 have computers available for use in the classroom
  • Grades 5-6 have one computer per student to use in the classroom and 7-12 students have their own computer assigned and can take them home
  • High school vison statements encourage personal relationships, personnel responsibilities, and academic rigor
  • The Middle School mission is to encourage a positive attitude towards learning while preparing students with transferable and meaningful skills for life in a global society.
  • The Elementary schools’ mission is to provide enriching educational experiences for all students and building a better tomorrow for all students.
  • Community Education program provides quality, lifelong learning opportunities for all with youth programming, adult enrichment and recreational programming and ABE, ESL and GED programs
  • Excellent music programs in all schools
  • Strong support services at all grade levels
  • Graduation rate of 90%
  • 14% of students receive special education services, 25 % of students receive free or reduced lunch

Communities Served: Dassel-Cokato is located approximately 50 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, MN, and includes the communities of Dassel and Cokato and surrounding areas in Wright county.

Student Population: 2100

District Operating Budget: 24 million General Fund

District Schools:

  • Early Childhood Center
  • Dassel Elementary School K-4
  • Cokato Elementary School K-4
  • Dassel-Cokato Middle School 5-8
  • Dassel-Cokato High School 9-12
  • Area Learning Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Settled 2019-2021

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: March 29
  • Selected candidates taken to the Board on: April 5
  • First round interviews on: April 6,7
  • Second round interviews on: April 12, 13, 14
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2021

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: https://www.isd466.org/

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply through the website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/ if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences / MnSCU Administrator 6

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Who May Apply:   Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  01/25/2021

Closing Date:   Open until filled. First review of applicants 02/22/2021.

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State/Central Lakes College

Division/Unit:  Administration/Vice President ASA

Appointment Type: Full-time, Unlimited

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Varies

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Occasionally

Salary Range: $80,858 – $129,377 Annual

Classified Status:  Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union 220, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Personnel Plan for Administrators

FLSA Status:  Exempt

FTE 1.0

Location:  Brainerd

Re-Posting: No

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Position Control Number:   00795539

Previous Incumbent: Martha Kuehn

Job ID:  F069P

Job Description

Central Lakes College is hiring an administrator that will cultivate CLC’s culture of caring and our strategic pillars: inspires learning, advances innovation, and transforming lives, for our Liberal Arts and Sciences Division located on the Brainerd Campus. The Dean will assist in leading the college’s efforts to promote a relationship-based culture that respects and honors the talents of the employees of CLC. The Dean will provide leadership and supervision for 27-Liberal Arts departments, 2-technical programs, along with OER, e-learning, the tutoring center, library, Honors program, theatre, music and performing arts, study abroad program, and the transfer pathway program. Working under the direction of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean will be the key contact for the Adult Basic Education, and the Developmental Education and serve on the Academic Affairs and Standards Council.

The Brainerd Lakes area is an active, growing community offering a wide array of activities and amenities. A small town with rich arts programming, a vast variety of businesses of all shapes and sizes. A top-rated healthcare system and a school system with a history of academic and athletic excellence. The Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences will have a key role in developing relationships and partnerships within the community while supporting college and community initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)

  • • Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
  • • Three years of teaching experience.
  • • One year of supervisory and leadership experience.
  • • Demonstrated commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse students, faculty and staff.
  • • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills including public speaking to effectively communicate with various stakeholder groups.
  • • Ability to motivate employees to work towards department and college goals.
  • • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • • Knowledge of higher ed topics and trends.

Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)

  • • Earned Doctorate Degree
  • • Human relation skills to deal effectively with diverse internal and external clientele.
  • • Leadership experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
  • • Experience in strategic planning and budget development.
  • • Excellent listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • • Effective project management skills and the ability to analyze, interpret and present data.
  • • Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills-individually and through teams.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

A background check is required.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

HOW TO APPLY

Central Lakes College requests that applicants upload a resume, cover letter, and any additional required documents to apply for this position. Apply online at https://clcmn.peopleadmin.com/. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Application deadline: Position open until filled. First review of applicants will be February 22, 2021.

Why Work for Us

At Central Lakes College, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans, and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer-paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Michelle at [email protected] or 218.855-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color,

creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Human Resources at 218-855-8055. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

It is the policy of Central Lakes College to ensure that the selection for this position is accessible to all candidates. This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling Human Resources at 218-855-8055

 

Superintendent

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Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools, Independent School District 748

District Address: 212 3rd Ave. N., Sartell, MN 56377

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a Superintendent, Principal, or a District Office setting preferred. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, and supporting staff learning and development and financial management.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790 – [email protected]), Mr. Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997 – [email protected]).

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission–To inspire the entire community to develop well-rounded citizens capable of becoming successful and contributing members of society by providing outstanding instruction in a caring and supportive environment where excellence is the expected outcome for all learners.

  • District values are: Active Citizenship, Scholarship, 21st Century Learning, Professional Growth, Welcoming Environment and Whole Child Focus.
  • A construction bond was passed in 2016 to build a new high school which opened in the fall of 2019. Other buildings were updated and reconfigured for the opening of school in 2020.
  • The new high school offers bright, open common spaces, classrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, instead of solid walls, and a variety of learning spaces for individual, small-group, and large-group work as well as spaces for creating digital media projects.
  • Staff at Sartell High School provides a rigorous academic program. Students select from a wide array of core courses as well and electives and extra-curricular options. A school within a school provides alternative learning options.
  • Staff at Sartell Middle School creates an excellent learning environment appropriate for students in grades 6-8. The school programs and services meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional needs of middle school-aged students.
  • Staff at two elementary schools serve students in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Both are exciting places for our youngest children and encourage parents as partners in their child’s education.
  • The Early Childhood Learning Center serves students in Pre-K and kindergarten classes.
  • The district is committed to the following 21st Century learning skills: critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration across networks, agility and adaptability, initiative and entrepreneurship, effective written and oral communication, accessing and analyzing information, and creativity and imagination.
  • The district focuses on differentiating instruction, personalizing education for students, utilizing technology to maximize student achievement, and ensuring best practices in instruction and assessment in every classroom.
  • District ACT composite scores (24.4) outperform state (21.3) and national (20.6) averages.
  • High quality extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for students of all ages.
  • Increasing enrollment.
  • 5% of district students enroll in district schools.
  • 8% of students are free and reduced lunch students.
  • 2% of students receive special education services.
  • 308 certified staff serve students.
  • In 2018 a community survey 90% rated the quality of education as good to excellent and 86% agree or strongly agree that the community receives a good value from its investment in local public schools.
  • Strong participation by students in school lunch program.
  • MCA scores rank higher in comparison to like districts.
  • $460 in referendum authority approved through 2030.
  • Low transportation costs for similar districts.
  • In 2010-11, the district had the highest percentage of expenditures going to regular instruction compared to both like-sized and aspirational districts.
  • K-5 Average class size is 24. 6-8 average class size is 29. 9-12 average class size is 30.
  • Strong gifted programming, technology, staff development, music programming, and teacher leadership.
  • Strong evaluation of all district programs that add to effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Strong Early Childhood and School Readiness programs.
  • Strong community and district support of the schools and the programs they offer.
  • Financially stable.

Communities Served: The Sartell-St. Stephen School District is located in Central Minnesota. The boundaries of the district touch the surrounding school districts of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids-Rice, and Holdingford. The population of the Sartell-St. Stephen communities is approximately 17,000.

Student Population: 4200

District Budget: $47 million with a $13 million reserve fund balance

District Schools:

  • Sartell High School (9-12)
  • Sartell Middle School (6-8)
  • Riverview Intermediate School (3-5)
  • Pine Meadow Primary School (1-2)
  • Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (PK-K)

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: February 24
  • Selected candidates taken to the Board on: March 1
  • First round interviews on: March 2,3
  • Second round interviews on: March 8,9,10
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2021

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

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

Application Process:
Apply through the website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/ if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, a copy of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

Regional Centers of Excellence Director

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The Regional Centers of Excellence (RCEs), in partnership with districts, schools  and charters, focuses school improvement and turnaround efforts on equity and underserved student groups so that schools can meet the needs of each student and ensure that each student benefits from a high-quality school.

‍The Central Lakes Regional Center of Excellence is located at Resource Training & Solutions, a central Minnesota Service Cooperative and is one of six regional centers that works in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education to support districts or charters with schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) or Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) under the North Star Accountability system. Principal Leadership Support, School  Climate, and support for systems that serve American Indian students is also provided.

Position Purpose
As a team leader, the Center Director understands the complex nature of school improvement and possesses experience in leading and facilitating systems change. The Center Director is deeply committed to leading for educational equity–the condition of justice, fairness and inclusion in our systems of education–so that all students have access to resources and the opportunities to learn and develop to their fullest potentials.

‍The Center Director plays an integral role in leading and supervising the regional center team to build their capacity to support systems improvement, utilizing effective adult learning and feedback practices. The Center Director is responsible for regional project management and organization, and works in collaboration with the MDE Director of School Support, the RCE Program Manager, other RCE staff, and service cooperative partners to ensure statewide continuity and implementation of the RCE work plan. Requires flexibility in work schedule and location. Frequent travel is required.

‍Regional Centers of Excellence (RCE) Core Competencies –
All RCE staff demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and willingness to:

‍Equity

  • engage educators in conversations and action planning to ensure high levels of learning for all students and staff without exception
    identify and eliminate structural and institutional barriers to educational opportunities resulting in improved conditions for teaching and learning
    Effective Instruction
  • support systems and educators in implementing and sustaining standards-based curriculum, instruction, assessment, and multi-tiered systems of support
    support systems and educators in implementing and sustaining highly effective Professional Learning Communities
    Coaching
  • maintain a professional coaching relationship with educators
    engage in focused conversations with districts and school leaders to build capacity for continuous improvement that embeds timely and meaningful stakeholder engagement
    Facilitation
  • build the capacity of leadership teams to function effectively in continuous improvement process
    design and provide professional development activities
    Evidence / Data
  • use evidence and data to support the continuous improvement process and ensure equitable distribution of recourse, including the use of MDE secure reports, multiple types of education data, and comprehensive needs assessment
    Active Implementation
  • assist systems and educators in identifying and implementing evidence-based practices using the Active Implementation Framework (AIHub)

Regional Centers of Excellence (RCE) Director Competencies:

Leadership

  • establish, promote, and maintain a professional environment and culture with a regional team that is focused on ensuring educational equity
  • support RCE Theory of Action, grant aims and implementation of workplan
  • collaborate with other leadership to design and implement the state school support and improvement model that complies with federal and state requirements
  • model appropriate personal, professional, and ethical behavior

Staff Development and Support

  • implement a cohesive approach to recruitment, placement, induction, and retention of staff with specific practices designed to hire staff of color
  • provide effective and timely supervision and evaluation of staff through on going feedback and support to build capacity based upon identified needs
  • facilitate weekly team regional meetings and professional development provide guidance and direction to individuals and the team to build their capacity to guide continuous improvement
    expand knowledge and skills to advocate for adaptive and technical change
  • support staff in ensuring equitable learning conditions and addressing resource inequities in schools and districts

Communication, Collaboration, and Capacity Building

  • communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with all levels of district, school, regional and MDE staff, service cooperative partners, other RCE partners and the general public
  • actively participate in regularly scheduled Center Director meetings and other cross-regional or agency partnership meetings
  • facilitate and lead RCE project teams and other groups as assigned
    maintain open communication links with participating schools and districts

Administration

  • administer and oversee implementation and monitoring of program work plan, budget and other required documentation related to projects and program evaluation
  • coordinate delivery of regional services to schools and districts that is aligned to the statewide work plan and aims
  • develop, implement, monitor and revise service model and work plan for the RCEs
  • differentiate and prioritize technical assistance for schools and districts
  • make appropriate and effective use of time, technology, and resources
  • complete all operational reports within a timely manner
    be flexible in a variety of working environments in schools, virtual or home office settings
  • perform other duties as assigned
  • travel to perform the duties of the job (Travel costs are reimbursed.)
  • report to Service Cooperative Executive Director or designee

Education, Licensure, and Experience

  • licensed administrator or educator with supervisory and program administration experience preferred
  • a minimum of five years of experience focused on collaborating with district and school leadership in the development, implementation, and monitoring of continuous improvement efforts
  • understanding of the RCE support model
  • experience working with marginalized groups to ensure equitable learning environments by incorporating student, parent and community stories ad voice
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Additional Service Cooperative Information
The Central Lakes Regional Center of Excellence is housed from Resource Training & Solutions in Sartell, with a remote office option. The Center Director position is expected to schedule weekly office dates in Sartell as a means of collaboration and connection with the service cooperative.

‍ Salary is commensurate upon experience. Resource Training & Solutions provides TRA or PERA contribution and an excellent benefits package.

‍Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Dr. Michelle Wang, Education Director.

‍Contact Information: [email protected]

‍This position posting will close Friday, November 20. Interviews will be conducted the week of November 23, with an anticipated start date on or before December 11, depending upon the selected candidate’s availability.

Special Education Teacher, Full Time – Insight School of Michigan

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K12 believes in Education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Insight School of Minnesota. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Insight School of Minnesota is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!.

Special Education Teacher provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s IEP.  The special education teacher is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

  • Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
  • Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students
  • Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage coarse goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience
  • Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development)
  • Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment
  • Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed
  • Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
  • Collects data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals;
  • Documents all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students
  • Makes modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP
  • Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom
  • Collaborates on all progress, semester and grade reports
  • Provides special education services to students; supports general education teachers and parents with student accommodations to promote the attainment of IEP goals
  • Communicates with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.