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MASE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB POSTING

Application Deadline: February 16, 2022

Interviews: March 9, 2022

The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) is the preeminent professional organization supporting special education leaders in the state of Minnesota. MASE provides powerful professional support and a wide variety of benefits such as high-quality conferences, skill development workshops, informative publications, and state and federal legislative advocacy.

Position Summary

MASE is currently seeking an Executive Director to be the face of the organization, responsible for supporting the implementation of its strategic plan. In this role, you will lead the organization toward the realization of its mission of building strong leaders who work on behalf of students with disabilities. To succeed in this position, you will be dedicated, hardworking, and a true team player, with a passion for students with disabilities and a deep belief in continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

The MASE Executive Director will promote member engagement, provide direct support and assistance to members, engage in legislative advocacy, develop strong partnerships with businesses and education organizations/agencies, and serve a prominent role in both internal and external communications on behalf of the organization.

Click here to view a comprehensive list of position responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Director of Special Education
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with MASE or similar organization
  • Expertise in the field of special education
  • Knowledge and skill in legislative advocacy
  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships

Position Details

Start Date:  July 1, 2022
Contract: The Executive Director serves as an independent contractor to the Association. Hours will ebb and flow over the course of the year based on opportunities to carry out the responsibilities of the position, averaging approximately 1000 per year.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to:

Mia Urick, Director of Professional Learning

[email protected]

Teacher – Vocal Music (Long Term Substitute)

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General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities: Position provides instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed. Write and implement individual student goals and objectives. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.

Required Qualifications: Valid Minnesota teaching license in appropriate field.

Desired Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

FTE:1.0: .6 FTE at Osseo Middle School/.4 FTE Woodland Elementary (Temporary approximately April 26, 2022 through June 10, 2022).

Application Procedure: Apply online

This position has return rights pursuant to language in the Teacher Transfer Procedures, subd. 1.

Copy of the Teacher contract may be found here: https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/contracts

Teacher – Secondary EL

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General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities:  English as a Second Language Teacher – Teach 6th-8th grade EL students Position provides instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed. Write and implement individual student goals and objectives. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.

Required Qualifications:   License from MDE in Secondary English as a Second Language

Desired Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
FTE:  1.0

Salary:  Per Contract

Benefits:    Group Benefits

Contract: https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/contracts

Teacher – Secondary Spanish (Long-Term Substitute)

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Location:
Maple Grove Middle School

General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities:  Middle School Spanish Teacher

Required Qualifications:   License from MDE in Secondary Spanish

Desired Qualifications:

Possess good written and oral communication skills
Possess strong planning and organizational skills
Possess skills and knowledge related to group and individual counseling and referral resources
Knowledge and use of curriculum planning and instructional skills
Possess a tolerance for ambiguity and change

FTE:  1.0 (Temporary approximately August 30, 2021-November 19, 2021) This position has return rights pursuant to language in the Teacher Transfer Procedures, subd. 1.

Salary:  Per Contract

Benefits:    Group Benefits

Teacher – Science (Long-Term Substitute)

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General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.
Responsibilities: Position provides instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed. Write and implement individual student goals and objectives. Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.

Required Qualifications: Valid Minnesota teaching license in appropriate field. License required: Biology/Life Sciences
Desired Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

FTE: 1.0  (Temporary approximately February 17, 2022 through approximately May 26, 2022 . This position has return rights pursuant to language in the Teacher Transfer Procedures, subd. 1.)

Continuous Secondary Building Substitute

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The Continuous Secondary Building Substitute Teacher will be providing classroom instruction out of multiple classrooms.  Please note that your assigned building may change through the year based on system needs.

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment.

Responsibilities: The substitute teacher will be assigned to only one secondary building to conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled; follow system policies and regulations concerning student conduct and discipline; follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues.

Demonstrate professional practices in teaching:

Model correct use of oral and written language
Follow teacher lesson plans
Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students
Encourage student progress.
Required Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota Teaching License in education Tier 2, 3 or 4. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Temporary Assignment.  This position will end on June 9, 2022.

This position is eligible for benefits including health insurance.

Compensation – Hourly:
$32.00 per hour