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Student and Staff Safety Manager

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • state and federal laws, regulations, rules, codes, and standards of workplace safety, emergency preparedness, restrictive procedures, and workplace environment issues;
  • how safety can impact students, staff, and other occupants;
  • social-emotional learning practices support student needs;
  • best practices with regards to emergency planning assessments, workplace safety, threat, and security assessments, emergency/crisis tabletop drills, and full-scale emergency drills;
  • best practices to promote and maintain security and safety of staff and students;
  • the student populations served in District 287 programs and the safety issues presented in different instructional settings;
  • essential workplace safety, and environmental concepts

Skills in:

  • the development of operational procedures and guides to workplace safety;
  • the development of procedures and guides for support of students and the de-escalation of challenging, disruptive, and/or aggressive behaviors;
  • strong training and presentation skills using interactive delivery methods;
  • organizational leadership and multi-tasking;
  • developing interpersonal and interagency relationships;
  • strong oral and written communication;
  • working with a culturally diverse population and the ability to navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity, awareness, and a high level of cultural proficiency.

Ability to:

  • work independently as well as collaboratively with teams;
  • expand knowledge of social emotional learning best practices with teams;
  • proactively identify and suggest ways to reduce safety risks and liability, prevent and manage workplace violence and improve school-community relations relating to safety;
  • perform assessments of safety-related issues and provide statistical analysis and reports to district leaders;
  • assess, plan, and deliver health and safety related curriculum to a broad and diverse audience;
  • initiate, innovate, be flexible, and follow through;

Essential Functions
The following identifies the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

  • Lead the training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of Student Safety Coaches;
  • Manages and oversees Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Everyday Behavior Tools, and related training
  • Collaborates with special education department for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Everyday Behavior Tools, and related training;
  • Leads critical incident and restrictive procedure data collection. Assists staff in analyzing and interpreting data to provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of individual student and program interventions
  • Promote equitable student safety, behavior-response practices, and learning outcomes for all students;
  • Support using evidence-based social emotional learning practices in addressing student needs through use of community building, restorative practices, and other strategies;
  • Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing staff development and training on safety and security best practices, including the effective management of safety policies, programs, and procedures designed to enhance building safety efforts and minimize staff injuries;
  • Collaborate with the work of strategic planning teams to ensure site-based health and safety practices align with the strategic plan; manage site fire drills, lockdown drills and provide feedback; recommend improvements to site administrators and executive directors;
  • Assist administration in their efforts to develop and maintain Board policies and procedures in the areas of school safety and security;
  • Active participant in Restrictive Procedure Oversight Committee work;
  • Provide instruction to administrators on proper methods to review and strengthen site entry protocols;
  • Counsel and assist instructional, support and ancillary personnel in problem-solving activities pertaining to student behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
  • Provide support to staff at 360 meetings as needed;
  • Conduct safety planning and implementation of safety and crisis plans in conjunction with the District Incident Command Team;
  • Leads critical incident and restrictive procedure data collection. Assists staff in analyzing and interpreting data to provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of individual student and program interventions;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Director of Finance

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques;
  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration with special references to governmental budget management and governmental accounting;
  • Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Considerable knowledge of Special Education Revenue and Special Education Tuition billing;
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of personnel, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration;
  • Considerable oral and written communications skills; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
  • Considerable ability in the preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports and ability to utilize EDP systems for financial management;
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Functions
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Some functions listed may be more prominent than others depending on organizational needs.

  • Administers the staff and operations of the fiscal management functions including budget preparation and management, accounting, and financial reporting and analysis;
  • Develops, implements and evaluates department policies, goals and objectives;
  • Designs, develops and monitors department programs and activities;
  • Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding department policies and procedures;
  • Determines appropriate staffing levels and assists in the management, supervision and coordination of staff;
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for department staff;
  • Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of the department who might have an impact on department policy or program activities;
  • Directs financial planning activities including long and short-term forecasting;
  • Assists data processing experts in the planning and implementation of financial aspects of automated systems;
  • Utilizes automated systems for financial reporting and analysis;
  • Prepares programmatic fiscal/administrative analysis and impact statements on proposed regulations and legislation;
  • Manages fiscal services functions including budget, accounting, tuition billing, purchasing, and payroll;
  • Manages district cash flow analysis and investments decisions;
  • Develops and monitors internal control procedures;
  • Verifies accuracy and consistency of district billings;
  • Manages the District’s tuition rate setting, tuition billing and collections;
  • Manages and administers policies, practices, programs and objectives, in the assigned programs, projects and specialized areas of expertise;
  • Ensures timely completion of the District’s financial audit, and ensures implementation of any needed changes or adjustments;
  • Manages district contracts and purchasing requirements;
  • Maintains communications with member district business managers, obtaining and providing information and reporting as needed;
  • Administers the District’s grants and related activities;
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of financial records for the District;
  • Applies Minnesota Public School Finance (UFARS) and governmental fund accounting principles to departmental and District fiscal and financial needs;
  • Performs other related duties as they are assigned.

Career and Technical Education Instructional Technology Teacher: 2026-2027 School Year

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Category: Teachers Secondary/Industrial Technology
Date Posted: 5/28/2026
Location: Richfield Senior High

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full-time Career and Technical Education Industrial Technology Teacher at Richfield High School, working with students in grades 9-12, beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience, which will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

Science/Chemistry Teacher: Alternative High School

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Long-Term Elementary Substitute Teacher: 2026-2027 School Year

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Category: Substitute/Guest Teachers
Date Posted: 5/28/2026
Location: Sheridan Hills Elementary

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Sheridan Hills Elementary School starting August 2026 through November 2026.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience that will prepare them for college, career and life. We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities.

Premier Reserve Teacher 2026-2027 School Year – Centennial Elementary

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Category: Substitute/Guest Teachers/Licensed
Date Posted: 5/27/2026
Location: Centennial Elementary

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a Premier Reserve Teacher at Centennial Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

At Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience which will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

Richfield Public Schools, recognizes the important impact substitute teachers have on student success. Premier Reserve Teachers are substitute teachers who agree to follow an assigned annual calendar, as identified by the district, for casual daily substitute assignments during the school year.