The Forest Lake Areas Schools Early Childhood Program is now accepting applications for a part time ECFE Parent Educator beginning the 2024-2025 school year. This position will plan, develop lesson plans, and facilitating parent groups to discuss and explore family needs, parenting skills, and specific parenting issues with parents. The Parent Educator researches, interprets, and presents current information of family issues, serves as a resource to parents, and provides referral information, as needed.
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Elementary K-6 Spanish Immersion Teacher
Full time (1.0) Spanish Immersion teaching position available at Forest Lake, Forest View & Lino Lakes Elementary Schools beginning the 2024-2025 school year.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Full Time (1.0 FTE) Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is currently available beginning the 2024-25 school year at the Forest Lake Education Center.
Custodian- Daytime Floater
Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian
Location:
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job summary: 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 by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds at buildings as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Assuming full responsibility daily of the position being subbed for.
Performing general housekeeping tasks to include, but not limited to, dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers; vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards;
Communicating work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
Performing minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs to include but not limited to cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet;
Providing support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries and stacks in storeroom, and stock supplies in storeroom;
Monitoring and adjusting building automation controls;
Securing the facility; arming and disarming the security system; and
Reporting vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
Maintaining building grounds including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removingpaper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee) any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed.
Conducting daily building checks as required by supervisor;
Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
Maintaining building equipment per department guidelines.
Operating and maintaining boiler: Checking boiler to ensure appropriate operation.
Setting up and taking down equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, band shell, etc.; and
Responding to questions and providing excellent customer service to facility users.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.
MN Second Class boilers license.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Computer skills, including proper use of email communication.
Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
Responding effectively to scholar, staff and community needs.
Providing excellent customer service.
Using problem solving techniques.
Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
Maintaining accurate/current records.
Excellent organizational skills.
Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information
Ability to twist, bend, squat, work above head or shoulders and lift up to 70 pounds.
Preferred qualifications include:
MN First Class C boiler license preferred and must be obtained within 1 year.
Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.
Salary: View salary grids on Pages 11 – 13, Section 1. of the Custodial Contract Agreement; Class IV
Work schedule: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week
Job type or FTE: Full time, year round
Bargaining unit: Custodial
Desired start date: ASAP
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, color, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer.
Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.
Grounds/Ice Arena Person
Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Grounds Worker
Location:
Educational Service Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing work associated with the care and maintenance of the district buildings and grounds.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Maintaining fields and landscapes including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, string trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines;
Preparing and caring for athletic play surfaces including natural and synthetic fields;
Laying out/striping athletic play fields for activities.
Cleaning up for future mowing fence lines and rough areas; apply soil sterilant under wire;
Plowing of snow and de-icing on pavement and other driving/walking surfaces;
Replacing thermostatic and flow traps in heating system if required; replace steam traps and door closures;
Installing and repairing concrete and blacktop;
Installing and repairing chain link fencing; irrigation systems and athletic equipment;
Performing routine maintenance and repair of equipment;
Operating ice maintenance equipment as required to maintain acceptable playing surfaces.
Cleaning up after events following established district cleaning standards.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:
Valid Driver’s License
Must obtain a MN Specialist boiler license within one year of hire date.
Must obtain a commercial driver’s license within one year of hire date.
Must obtain EPA certified pesticide applicator license within one year of hire date.
High School diploma or GED
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
Heavy Equipment Operation
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Successful operation of powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, single/double axle vehicles, plow trucks, snow blowers, chain saws and other grounds maintenance equipment.
Caring for and repairing grounds and equipment.
Training, providing input for evaluating, and directing personnel.
Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
Maintaining accurate/current records.
Helping, taking instructions and exchanging information.
Climbing scaffolding and using aerial lifts.
Welding, both gas and arc.
Care and maintenance of synthetic and natural turf athletic fields.
Conducting minor repairs on motors and equipment (minor service – grease, change oil).
Operating tractors, trucks and related equipment such as loaders, discs, grass seeders, snow plows, fertilizer spreaders, etc.
Installing and caring for irrigation systems.
Helping, serving, taking instructions and working with minimum supervision.
Providing excellent customer service and using problem solving techniques.
Preferred qualifications include:
Work experience in a commercial groundskeeping and/or ice arena operation desirable.
Salary: View salary grids on Pages 11 – 13, Section 1. of the Custodial Contract Agreement
Work schedule: Work days and hours may vary.
Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM from October 1st through March 31st at ice arena.
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM from April 1st through September 30th on district grounds crew.
Job type or FTE: Full-time, year round
Bargaining unit: Custodial
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer.
Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.
Assistant School Nutrition Manager
Position Type:
Food Services/School Nutrition/Assistant Manager
Location:
Maple Grove Senior High
Job Type: Full-tim(8 hrs/day) w/benefits, school year
Bargaing Unit: School Nutrition
Salary Range: Per Contract – School Nutrition
General Purpose of the 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. Assist the manager in planning, preparing and serving the daily meal pattern. Assists the Nutrition Manager in planning all aspects of the school foodservice operation that directly affects quality, safety, and sanitation of a school food service facility. This includes compliance with health, safety, and USDA-Child Nutrition Program regulations. Assists the Nutrition Manager with developing a positive kitchen team that builds relationships with students, building staff and community members. Assists the Nutrition Manager with the development of new processes and the implementation of department continuous improvement plans.
Responsibilities:
Menu/Inventory:
Participates in breakfast menu planning meetings so that menus are designed to maximize student and staff participation while ensuring all meals meet USDA nutritional requirements.
In the absence of the Nutrition Manager, participates in lunch menu planning and monthly district nutrition manager meetings.
In addition to breakfast and lunch programs, assists the Nutrition Manager to plan and offer the following programs included, but not limited to the following: Fruit and Vegetable Grant, After School Snack Program, Dinner Program, Summer Programs, and Special Events etc.
Serves quality meals on time every day regardless of challenges with food, equipment, or staffing.
Assists Nutrition Manager:
In determining and ordering appropriate quantities of food and supplies from multiple vendors that are necessary for the efficient operation of the building meal program.
Calculating quantities of food to be prepared each day while minimizing food waste.
Scheduling personnel efficiently to meet building needs while staying within budget.
Ensuring that staff are cross trained and mentored to achieve their potential.
Maintaining temperature logs on all appropriate equipment to ensure safety.
Compiling and maintaining accurate daily menu and food production records.
Taking appropriate action to ensure an efficient operation that meets food, supply and labor budgets objectives.
Staff/Food Preparation/Equipment:
Train staff on the consistent use of standardized recipes to ensure meeting USDA requirements for students with special dietary needs and food allergies.
Managing staff in efficient food preparation to prepare food that is at the highest quality.
Ensure proper receiving and storage procedures are maintained by implementing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) sanitation guidelines.
Train and supervise nutrition staff on proper usage, sanitation, and safety of kitchen equipment.
Supports department continuous improvement program by engaging nutrition staff in accomplishing goals.
Maintains a positive work environment where staff feel welcome and valued.
Maintains strict employee confidentiality.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
Helps the staff connect the school district mission, core values and district priority work to their staff’s daily work.
Builds community by appropriately staffing, planning, and supporting successful special events.
Encourages collaboration among nutrition staff, building staff, and community members.
Responds to all questions and concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
Makes school orientations, open houses and school events opportunities to help students, families, and staff feel welcome and respected.
Uses creative ways to connect with students to seek their input (student food committees, taste testing, and use of suggestion box for feedback)
Communicates effectively with students, families, and staff to maintain positive relationships. Must be willing to acknowledge concerns and work together toward finding a solution
Understands and helps ensure that all USDA and MDE requirements are being followed.
Understands and helps ensure that local health safety codes are consistently being practiced by nutrition staff. Successfully passes bi- annual inspections by local public health officials.
Assists Nutrition Manager with ensuring all staff follows current uniform guidelines and Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition personal hygiene procedures.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Child Nutrition Certificate (Level I) preferred.
SKILLS:
Ability to work with people of all ages
Assists nutrition manager with leading and organizing quantity food preparation and efficient employee work schedules
Assists nutrition manager with accurately forecasting and ordering the necessary food and supplies
Assists nutrition manager with overseeing and delegating a variety of tasks with time deadlines that are not flexible
Assists nutrition manager with good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
Assists nutrition manager with ability to make quick, logical, and decisive decisions as daily challenges occur
Assists nutrition manager with daily problem solving that generates timely and appropriate solutions
Assists nutrition manager with capable of building a team that is able to develop a positive relationship with students, staff, and community
Assists nutrition manager with creating a safe and caring work environment where staff feel welcome and valued
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills that include but are not limited to word processing, excel, online ordering systems, email, and more.
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.