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Executive Director of Human Resources

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Effectively immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Director of Human Resources.  This is a full-time, 12-month position, and reports to the Superintendent. South St Paul Schools pays a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

Application Process
To be considered for the position, submit online application, cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation at www.sspps.org.  This position is open until filled, and application review will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025,

Job Summary
Responsible for personnel functions including staffing, labor relations, negotiations, benefits administration, policy administration, record keeping and legal compliance for the district.  Plans, coordinates and supervises the strategic operations of the Human Resources Department.

Employee Staffing:Manage all aspects of the employment process for all staff including recruitment, screening, hiring, documentation, recommendations for hire and present to the School Board for action.
Manage all aspects of employment change recommendations for all staff including change of assignments, status change, leave of absence, resignation, terminations, retirements and present to School Board for action.
Manage employee requests for leaves of absence adhering to contract language, FMLA requirements, ADA process, and substitute needs.
Work closely with outside vendors to manage our substitute teacher and assistant needs, maintain substitute system, and oversee internal substitute needs.
Plan, manage and guide the annual district staffing process, including staff needs, staff reductions, layoffs, releases, unrequested leaves, tenure, probationary retention, and present to School Board for action.
Administer provisions of the collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, time off, absences & supplemental pay.
Manage the probationary status of all licensed teachers and administrators and adhere to MN statue requirements and timelines.
Ensure all new and retained certified staff members are properly licensed.
Labor Relations & Negotiations:Serve as lead negotiator with the various employee groups.  Consult with the Superintendent, Finance Director and School Board regarding financial limitations, parameters, and recommend tentative agreements for School Board approval.
Plan and design the district’s strategy for negotiations and collaborate with district stakeholders to develop the district’s priority interests. Advise the school board on the district’s strategy and provide negotiation updates consistently through contract ratification.
Conduct compensation studies and make recommendations for change in classifications, salary ranges and pay structures as needed.
Lead and implement the district’s meet & confer process with teacher and other bargaining groups to hear union concerns and interests while building upon strong union/district relationships.
Serve as district liaison between employees and administration regarding human resources related issues, questions and concerns.
Manage the district grievance and arbitration process in accordance with contract language. Consult district legal counsel, when necessary, for guidance and support.
Provide guidance, coaching, training and development for district supervisors and leaders pertaining to labor relations and the management of employee concerns or questions, including the discipline process.
Conduct investigations pertaining to employee conduct or performance.
Serve as district’s Title IX Compliance and Equal Rights Officer responsible for investigation of complaints, recommended action and staff training.
Interface with district legal counsel on employment matters and ensure compliance.
Interpret and implement HR policies and procedures, union contracts and collective bargaining processes and procedures.
Benefits AdministrationProvide leadership and oversight of employee benefits plan enrollment/open enrollment and reporting processes for medical, dental, life, LTD, 403b and flexible spending plans.
Manage employee benefit plan bidding process, premium costs, utilization, communicate with insurance committee and present to School Board for action.
Lead the district’s insurance advisory committee made up of representatives from the district’s various labor bargaining groups.
Parter and collaborate with the district’s insurance broker to counsel and advise the insurance advisory committee regarding plan utilization and future decision making.
Explore, plan and develop benefit strategies to support the well-being of all staff, and partner with the Finance Director to design methods for benefit changes within the financial means of the district budget.
Policy & Legal Compliance:Manage and oversee workers compensation processes including the injury reporting process, return to work, and addressing employee safety issues.
Prepare and submit various State and Federal reports required by law including STARS and Pay Equity reports.
Collaborate and work closely with district administrators developing personnel processes and district policies, procedures and manuals. Serve on the district’s policy committee recommending changes to human resources related policies and providing input on other policies.
Coordinate and participate in preparing compliance and unemployment reports.
Liaison to district legal counsel of all employment legal matters. Support other district leaders with policy and/or legal compliance matters.
Advise, coach and counsel the executive leadership team, district supervisors and employees on legal changes impacting employee terms and conditions of employment and/or benefits.
Human Resource Department & District Leadership:Manage Human Resources Information System (Skyward) including district wide set up and system administrative processes for employee management, time off, and insurance.  Provide guidance and instruction to HR team, administrators and employees.
Maintain Human Resources webpages on the district website.
Attend meetings and conferences to stay informed on education changes and ideas that may apply to South St. Paul Public Schools. Train, develop and inform staff regarding these changes.
Maintain department records based on retention requirements.
Serve on Superintendent’s executive leadership team and provide human resource strategic insight on the impacts of changes on unions and employees. Inform, coach and advise on human resources strategic plans regarding all areas of human resource management and legal compliance.
Provide supervision and guidance to Human Resources staff.
Design, develop and implement human resource department strategy aligned to the mission and core values of the district.
Grow and develop human resource staff to be efficient and effective human resource professionals that provide proactive service to all district employees.
All other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business or management; master’s degree preferred
Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources in the public sector
Comprehensive knowledge of Minnesota school specific and general human resources laws, rules, regulations, requirements and guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of personnel practices and procedures including recruitment and selection, wage and salary administration, and professional licensure
Experience leading employee negotiations
Experience building and developing strong relationships with unions and union leaders
Experience leading and managing employee investigations
Extensive knowledge and experience using Skyward HR and payroll, of similar systems
Strong technology skills
Outstanding planning and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
Ability to prepare and implement district policies, practices, and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates and general public
Demonstrated prompt, regular and reliable attendance
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions.  The employee is occasionally required to kneel, reach, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

HealthPartners medical coverage for medical and dental

403(b) retirement with district match

PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefitsFlexible spending account

Paid time off and leave benefits

Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.

Special Services Coordinator

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POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position will help facilitate site efforts to address areas of concern in relation to due process, program development, and professional development in the areas of IEP development and data gathering, and service delivery by providing direct on-site support for 1-2 schools with day to day operations.  This position will also be responsible for the following (through collaboration with administration): initiating and guiding staff development efforts related to student achievement and service delivery, facilitating and monitoring interventions at a site, program, and classroom level, and supporting job embedded staff development efforts to make data driven instructional and service delivery decisions, compliance coaching.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide a broad range of professional services to students, staff, families, and the community.
  • Actively engage, collaborate, and consult with students, families, and community-based service providers in promoting school success for students, developing intervention strategies to assist with programming for students.
  • Assist administration/serve as administrative liaison to:
  • Support special education staff development activities that will positively impact student achievement and overall success.
  • Assist with program options/additions for high needs students.
  • Assist administration with behavioral interventions and alternatives to suspension.
  • Assist in recruiting, supervising and evaluating the performance of special education staff and programs, including conducting formal teacher observations.
  • Assess and implement staff development needs for special education and other staff.
  • Assist with workshop sessions for licensed special education staff
  • Conduct group training and individual coaching sessions as needed
  • Monitor and evaluate special education programs and services for compliance with District’s expectations, State and Federal rules.
  • Be first contact for community and continuum of care facilities regarding return or admittance of students
  • Serve as support for resource and program students and staff.
  • Attend IEP meetings and participate in IEP development.
  • Assist administration with due process compliance, improve IEP goal/objective writing, increase proficiency in evaluation writing, and collaborate with regular education teachers to meet students’ needs in the regular education classroom.
  • Assist in recruiting, selecting, and supervising, managing, training and evaluating special education paraprofessionals
  • Other duties as assigned.

SpEd Center based Teacher

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Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

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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 uniqueness 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

Principal, Elementary (PreK-5)

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Notice of Opening
Principal – Cedar Ridge Elementary (PreK-5)

The Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants for Principal of our Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Cedar Ridge Elementary has a staff of 128 that serves approximately 510 students. The ideal leader must have experience regarding curriculum development and evaluation, be a skilled communicator, possess above average interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population among our students, parents and community. Eden Prairie is a school district with approximately 1,400 employees serving 9,000 students. The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming.

Position requirements:

  • Minnesota Elementary Principal License, or ability to obtain
  • 3-5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision
  • 5 years minimum experience as a classroom teacher or educator

Qualifications:

  • Experienced leader to coach and manage staff to meet the needs of all students, while creating and maintaining a culturally inclusive environment.
  • Previous experience in the areas of curriculum development and evaluation, personnel development, and evaluation focused on performance improvement.
  • Advanced coursework in areas pertaining to skills and content of the principalship.
  • Knowledge and experience regarding current issues in large school management.
  • Skilled communicator and systems thinker who possesses effective interpersonal skills to effectively work with staff, parents, and community.
  • Knowledge of analyzing data to make decisions for school improvement.


Position reports to:  Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Starting Salary: $181,200 – $185,000 (based on education and experience)
Applications preferred by: Monday, July 28, 2025 (Application review will begin immediately)

Click here for more information about the Cedar Ridge Elementary Principal Interview Process

To view the benefit package and apply online, please visit www.epjobs.org. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Felicia Thames, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education, at [email protected].

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Building Operations Supervisor

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Position Type:
Administration-Nonlicensed/Management I-M

Location:
Brooklyn Middle School

Closing Date:
until filled

Job Summary: 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 overseeing and supervising all custodial and maintenance activities within an assigned facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:Responsible for posting, screening and interviewing custodial applicants for new employment and inter district applicants for promotion or transfer to vacant positions in building supervised in accordance with the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement;
Assigning and directing cleaning and maintenance schedules for custodial staff;
Evaluating the performance of all building level custodians on an ongoing and periodic basis including written reviews and providing timely feedback/coaching;
Initiating corrective discipline such as verbal and written reprimands and recommends suspension or discharge as necessary to correct unsatisfactory conduct or performance;
Approving and monitoring vacation and sick leave requests;
Keeping accurate records of absenteeism, performance and progress of employees;
Receiving and responding to building occupant requests as appropriate;
Communicating effectively with principal, business manager, building staff and other department supervisors;
Coordinating building events, setups and other activities including scheduling of HVAC equipment and lighting;
Ensuring custodial equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ recommendations;
Initiating and recommending operations and capital improvement budgetary needs;
Ordering building custodial supplies to maintain appropriate levels of inventory;
Soliciting vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality products and/or services;
Ensuring all mechanical heating and cooling systems are being monitored within the legal limits of state and local laws;
Ensuring completion of all periodic safety inspections, documentation and maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining sustainable cleaning standards, cleaning zone maps, and cleaning assignments for each staff member with stakeholder input;
Setting goals making observations, collecting data, and assessing the performance of all custodians;
Inspecting the quality of the custodial work to insure that the services provided are meeting the standards established in the custodial service model;
Conducting research and working collaboratively with the facilities operations team and industry experts to establish efficient and effective housekeeping means and methods;
Overseeing contractor performance for projects completed inside their facility:
Assessing facility improvement needs and providing recommendations to the Coordinator of Facilities Operations;
Assigning all yard work tasks as required to maintain district standards including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines;
Assuming responsibility for snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Education/ Knowledge Requirement: Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:Planning, designing and delivering training
Communicating both written and oral
Supervising, analyzing, assessing
Collaborative problem solving
Ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment
Proper operation of building automation systems
Boiler water treatment program and chemicals required.
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to right-to-know and custodial/facility operations.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job.
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal.
General knowledge in the principles of general repair and maintenance in such areas as mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, and masonry or plumbing.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of building structures and maintenance functions required to operate efficiently at minimal cost.

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/ Training:
Five years of experience as a building engineer preferred, with at least eight years in the field of housekeeping and/or facilities maintenance.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring:
Must have MN Chief C Boiler License upon hire.  If the building has a pool, must obtain CPO license within six months of employment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK:
Skilled in:
The ability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate building level custodial staff.
The ability to analyze and assess issues and concerns and collaboratively problem solve.
The ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
The ability to efficiently care for and repairing facilities and equipment.
The ability to communicate effectively; written and oral.
The ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including, building principal , staff and students, and community.
The ability to organize and manage time effectively.
The ability to maintain accurate/current records.

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
Custodial staff assigned to the building
Salary:  View salary grids on Pages 3 – 4, Section 1. of the Management Personnel I-M agreement
Classification: M-3a

Work schedule: 225 days

Job type or FTE: Full-time

Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-M

Desired start date: Asap

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits 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 Process 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.