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Hinckley-Finlayson High School Health/Physical Education/Driver’s Education Teacher

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Hinckley-Finlayson High School
Health/Physical Education/Driver’s Education Teacher
1.0 FTE for 2026-27

Job Description
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a Health/Physical Education/Driver’s Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.  This position will teach 9th graders in Physical Education, Health and Driver’s Education.  Preference will be given to the person who holds a Health Teaching License, a Physical Education and a Driver’s Education Teaching License.

Institution Description
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning!  We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful.  Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed.  We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise.  Now offering robotics and engineering programs, as well as College in Schools (CIS), advanced World Language programs and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to support our students’ educational growth.  Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.

Qualifications
* Health Teaching License
* Physical Education Teaching License
* Driver’s Education Teaching License

Responsibilities
– Develops and administers Health/Phy Ed/Driver’s Ed curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
– Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
– Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs.
– Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the district.
– Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
– Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in PLCs and other monthly meetings.

Application Process
Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume, license, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendations.  Application materials can be emailed to Julie Nelson, HR, at [email protected].  Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Please see Master Agreement for salary and contract information.

Posting open until April 7, 2026.

 

Principal – Elementary

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in administering and supervising programs in a school; excellent written and oral communication; ability to motivate and inspire others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff, and community members.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

 

Specific Tasks:

Provide leadership to create a comprehensive and innovative educational environment tailored to the unique needs of each student, as well as overseeing the building’s operations. Key tasks involve developing and maintaining an effective educational program that adheres to state and federal guidelines, serving as a mentor, coach, and leader for both staff and students, and ensuring the enforcement of student management and discipline policies. Additionally, the role focuses on promoting health, safety, and the overall welfare of students to foster a positive learning culture. See the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day:
220 days per year
As per agreement

Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long-term disability coverage, district-paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!  

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Chisago Lakes Middle School

Position Purpose     
School psychologists provide direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help SCRED member districts and buildings successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

  • Essential Duties
    • MTSS Implementation
      • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
      • Facilitate the problem solving team (PST) in each building, ensuring that each PST is:
        • using standard data for decision making
        • defining problems in observable and measurable terms
        • collecting sufficient information for intervention planning
        • developing detailed intervention plans
        • evaluating integrity of implementation
        • supporting classroom teachers or interventionists in data collection activities
        • graphing intervention effectiveness
      • Participate in various data team meetings within each building
      • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
      • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Special Education Leadership
    • Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings
    • Attend special education department meetings
    • Serve as a liaison between SCRED and its member districts, in promotion of a positive, collaborative culture
    • Provide consultation on special education due process to staff and parents
    • Assist in the improvement of special education services (e.g., program evaluation, evaluation/service process, resource allocation, transitions), under the direction of SCRED Administration and the principal
    • Facilitate the child find process by assisting in responding to referrals for initial special education evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities
    • Assist in coordinating the reevaluation process for students receiving special education and related services
    • Administer and interpret intellectual ability tests, social behavior assessments, and adaptive assessments as part of comprehensive evaluations for current and potential special education students when necessary
    • Assist in the planning process for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services in building(s)/district of assignment
    • Assist with facilitating transition planning, including attending IEP meetings (as needed) for children moving from ECSE programs to kindergarten, elementary to secondary, or between buildings and programs
    • Support special education staff in reviewing progress monitoring data on IEP goals and designing appropriate interventions
    • Assist with state compliance review activities, including the implementation of any resulting corrective action plans
    • Serve as an active member of the SCRED Implementation Team (I-Team)
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment
  • Academic Assessment and Services
    • Support building-wide academic screening processes
    • Complete diagnostic assessments in reading, math and written expression, as deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Develop, implement and monitor the fidelity of academic interventions, as requested
    • Assist in ensuring compliance with child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Assessment and Services
    • Provide direct SEL services to individuals, small groups, classrooms or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Complete mental health screenings and assist students,  families, and school staff in determining appropriate mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with special education staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Provide behavior consultation services to general education and special education staff
  • Crisis Response Services
    • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Director of Teaching and Learning

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Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

POSTING # 2627-5032

Director of Teaching and Learning

Schedule:        5 days / week (Monday – Friday), 8 hours / day, 260 Days / Year
Location:         District Office
Beginning:       07/01/2026 or As Agreed Upon
Salary:             $184,198 / year, plus benefits
Deadline to Apply:  03/02/2026 or Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
The Director of Teaching & Learning provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the district’s educational programs. This role is responsible for ensuring academic excellence through the supervision of K-12 principals, the management of curriculum cycles, and the implementation of comprehensive professional development and student intervention systems.

ISD 877 is a 45-minute drive northwest of the Twin Cities with approximately 4,899 students district wide attend 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 alternative high school and 1 transitions program.

BHM District 877 website:           http://www.bhmschools.org
City of Buffalo website:               http://www.ci.buffalo.mn.us
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

K-12 Continuous Improvement Process

  • Oversee the improvement cycle for K-12 curriculum and instructional resources.
  • Directs the integration of state and local academic content standards into the K-12 Continuous Improvement Process.
  • Directs various committees related to the K-12 Continuous Improvement Process.
  • Oversee state and local testing, including required screening assessments, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs), ACT testing, and local classroom assessments.
  • Develop the Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness Plan and lead strategic planning efforts around student achievement.
  • Assures compliance with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and enforces district policies related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Leadership and Principal Supervision 

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates K-12 principals.
  • Provide oversight for the K-12 licensed staffing process.
  • Coordinates, allocates, and monitors departments, categorical, and grant budgets.

Professional Development and Teacher Induction

  • Coordinate district professional development opportunities.
  • Oversee the Program for Professional Development (PPD).
  • Manage the Teacher Induction Program (TIP).

Specialized Programming and Interventions

  • Administer the ESEA Consolidated Grant, including Title IA and Title IIA funds.
  • Provide leadership for Quest programming for highly gifted students and NWSISD programming.
  • Maintain MDE compliance and documentation for homeschool families.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Hinckley-Finlayson School’s main office is located in Hinckley, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 810 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

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

City Website:   https://hinckleymn.gov/

https://finlayson.gov/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Hinckley-Finlayson School Board seeks a superintendent with strong leadership skills who:

  • Consistently demonstrates honesty and ethical leadership in every interaction throughout the school district, serving as a trustworthy role model
  • Offers strong financial stewardship by leveraging expertise in resource allocation and providing thorough fiscal oversight to ensure responsible management of school funds
  • Builds cooperative partnerships with the school board through the presentation of thoughtful options and data-driven recommendations, fostering collaborative decision-making
  • Is consistently visible and accessible, making an effort to remain approachable and engaged
  • Brings visionary and creative problem-solving skills that are applied to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements within the district
  • Delegates authority effectively to team members while maintaining clear accountability and oversight for outcomes and decisions
  • Communicates with clarity, confidence, and flexibility, adapting messaging to suit different audiences and situations for maximum understanding 

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $125,000 – $160,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits available may include Health, Life, and Long-term disability insurance; 403(b) match; and more.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 8, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2026.

Contact Erick Enger at 507-923-0796 ([email protected]) with questions.  Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.

Hinckley-Finlayson Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.

General Education Teacher – Village Ranch Alternative Program

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: January 27, 2026
Position Title: General Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) – Cokato, MN
Hours per Day: 8 Hours
Schedule: 182-day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience.
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate for staff traveling on a regular basis.
Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO’s Summary of Benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW
MAWSECO is seeking a dedicated General Education Teacher to join our team at the Village Ranch Alternative Program. This position is vital in supporting students ages 12–18 who require specialized instruction in an alternative setting. You will be responsible for teaching a core subject and elective, support the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), creating a supportive classroom environment, and fostering academic and social growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing lesson plans, experiments, and support activities.
  • Assessing student progress and adjusting instructional plans to meet learning outcomes.
  • Establishing and maintaining student discipline and classroom structure to encourage responsibility and mutual respect.
  • Collaborating with parents, administrators, and special education staff to address academic needs and support the development of comprehensive IEPs when applicable.
  • Providing work guidance and training for paraprofessional staff.
  • Maintaining accurate student records and completing all required due process paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in General Education.
Licensure: Current State of MN Teacher License in Social Studies OR Special Education with a focus on behavior management
Driver’s License: Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Preferred Experience: Prior teaching experience in an alternative or therapeutic setting. Strong background in behavior management and crisis intervention.
Skills: Strong organizational skills, proficiency in instructional technology, and excellent communication abilities.

ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (VRAP)
VRAP is an educational facility located on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. Care and Treatment Facility in Cokato, MN. We serve students who may have disabilities in Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), or other learning difficulties. Our program provides a safe, flexible, and therapeutic environment designed to help students transition successfully back to their home districts or toward future vocational opportunities.

ABOUT MAWSECO
Established in 1975, the Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) serves seven member districts: Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake, and Rockford.
We are committed to fiscal equity and a diverse range of services, including our Autism Resource Team, Assistive Technology specialists, and Behavior Analysts. At MAWSECO, we believe that each person has intrinsic value and the capacity to contribute to society. We offer a community-oriented environment where staff are supported and professional growth is a priority.

HOW TO APPLY
MAWSECO utilizes an online application system. Please visit our website to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/
For application-related questions, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan at (612) 417-6491 or [email protected].

POSITION QUESTIONS
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact:
Laura Holmquist, Program Administrator: [email protected] or (320) 406-6022

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.