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Principal Grades K-4

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Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
11/4/2025

Location:
Eagle Ridge Academy

Closing Date:
11/17/2025

Eagle Ridge Academy is a Tuition-Free Classical, College-Preparatory Charter School serving about 1,500 students in grades K-12.  Eagle Ridge offers an academically rigorous education that uses a time-tested, Classical, liberal arts curriculum.

There are numerous strands and focuses of Classical Education.  Eagle Ridge Academy is focused on a solid foundation that works in conjunction with the school’s pillars and Latin Motto.  The following virtues constitute the school’s pillars: Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.  We follow the pursuit of the “Veritas, Pulchritudo, Probitas”; identifying in Latin the central tenants of our school: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.  Using these virtues and tenants as foundations, Eagle Ridge Academy is able to fulfill its mission of providing students with a traditional, Classical Education that demands their best in academic achievement, behavior and attitude, and challenges them to attain their highest potential.

Eagle Ridge Academy is searching for a Principal of our School of Grammar to begin July 2025 or sooner if possible.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience and have a passion for the mission and vision of Eagle Ridge Academy.  The School of Grammar leader will be a visionary that will help lead us into the future and be able to stay connected with staff and families.  A balance of strategic and operational leadership required and the ideal candidate will need to lead by being present and visible.  The principal will need to support our current leadership culture of approachability, transparency, trust, and high expectations for self and other. The principal will be an instructional leader who models and teaches and uses data to drive instruction and school improvement.

Eagle Ridge Academy students are expected to grow towards reaching their highest potential.  We expect this also of our staff and leaders.  Leaders should model being a reflective practitioner and lifelong learner.  The principal will be a member of the Executive Director Leadership Team is expected to be collegial and have a belief in shared decision making at the district and school level.  Shared decision making at the school level will include and Assistant Principal and a Leadership Advisory Team comprised of grade level teacher leaders.

Leadership and School Culture:

Consistently model the school’s pillars of Citizenship, Integrity, Perseverance, Honor, Excellence, and Respect.
Communicate and implement the vision of the school, focusing on academics, character, and leadership.
Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Provide purpose and direction for staff (directly or indirectly).
Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.
In conjunction with leadership team, ensures instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
In conjunction with leadership team, evaluates student progress in the instructional program.
Maintains inter-school system communication.  Assists in improving performance.
Plans and submits annual budget; monitors ongoing expenses.

Behavior:

Openly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior and appropriate consequences.
Collaborate with the school counselor and personnel to create and maintain research-based behavioral interventions and train faculty and staff in those interventions.
Attend appropriate meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP and 504 case conferences, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc.).
Compile, analyze, and share student discipline data regularly, and use that data to make decisions.

External Relations:

Establish and maintain open and supportive environment for communication with staff and constituents (Board, Administration, parents, families, students).

Minimum Requirements
Education: Education and experience necessary to possess certification from the State of Minnesota for Principal Licensure
Certification: A valid Minnesota teaching license and/or valid Minnesota administrative license or ability to be licensed by start of the school year

 

LTS School Counselor

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A full-time (1.0 FTE) long-term substitute middle school counseling position is available at the Forest Lake Area Middle School beginning approximately 1/16/26 and continuing through the end of the school year.

Executive Director of Student Services

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Position Title: Executive Director of Student Services
Reports to: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Student Services

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Executive Director of Student Services provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for all student support programs in the district, ensuring equitable access and success for every learner. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of special education, Section 504, ADSIS, health services, homebound instruction, and nonpublic school programs. The Executive Director ensures compliance with state and federal laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA, while fostering an inclusive educational environment that reflects the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Salary Range: $160,000 – 180,000

Application Process
To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org.  Posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Duties

Provide district-wide leadership and administrative oversight for all Student Services programs, including special education, health services, Section 504, ADSIS, homebound, and nonpublic school programs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies that ensure equitable access to high-quality services for all students.
Supports the development of Multitiered Systems of Support to align interventions that provide academic and behavioral support to all students.
Ensure district compliance with federal and state regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and ESSA, through monitoring, training, and documentation.
Oversee the development and management of budgets, grants, and third-party billing to ensure appropriate and effective use of resources.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Student Services administrators, coordinators, and support staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Lead ongoing professional development related to student services, compliance, and inclusive practices for staff across the district.
Collaborate with building and district administrators to align student services programs with instructional goals and district initiatives.
Serve as the primary district liaison for parents and guardians of students receiving special education or related services, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution.
Develop and oversee procedures for student identification, evaluation, placement, and service delivery consistent with legal requirements.
Collect, analyze, and use student and program data to assess effectiveness, guide decision-making, and support continuous improvement.
Direct the preparation and submission of reports, grant applications, and compliance documentation required by state and federal agencies.
Coordinate student attendance, tuition billing, and enrollment processes for resident and nonresident students participating in specialized programs.
Represent the district in cooperative and regional partnerships, professional organizations, and state-level committees related to student services.
Advise the Superintendent and School Board on matters related to student services programs, policies, and compliance issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent to support district goals and the effective operation of student support services

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education and experience required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:High school diploma or GED.
Degree Required: Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training: Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience as a special education director or assistant director
Required Supervisory Experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Doctorate degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Special Education Administration, or a related field.
More than seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in special education or student services, including at least five (5) years in a district-level administrative or leadership role.
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale student services or special education programs, managing budgets and grants, and implementing inclusive and equitable educational practices.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: (Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring):Minnesota Director of Special Education license required

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK
Knowledge
• Federal and state laws governing special education and student services, including IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and ESSA.
• Best practices in special education, inclusive instruction, and student support programming.
• Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), behavior intervention, and social-emotional learning frameworks.
• Educational leadership principles, strategic planning, and organizational management.
• Budget development, fiscal accountability, and grant administration related to student services.
• Data analysis and program evaluation methods used to measure student outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Culturally responsive and equity-focused practices that promote access and success for all students.

Skills
• Leading and managing diverse teams of administrators, educators, and support staff.
• Building positive relationships and fostering collaboration across departments, schools, and community agencies.
• Interpreting, communicating, and implementing complex educational laws, policies, and regulations.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines and achieve departmental goals.
• Collecting and analyzing data to drive program improvements and inform decision-making.
• Developing and presenting clear, concise reports and recommendations to the Superintendent, School Board, and stakeholders.
• Using technology systems effectively for data management, communication, and compliance reporting.

Abilities
• Provide visionary leadership that aligns student services with the district’s mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Make sound, data-informed decisions that balance legal requirements, fiscal constraints, and student needs.
• Work collaboratively with diverse groups of educators, families, and community partners.
•  Resolve conflicts constructively and support positive communication among stakeholders.
•  Anticipate challenges, think strategically, and implement proactive solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in handling sensitive information and situations.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.

Physical Requirements: General Environmental Conditions: Work is performed under normal office conditions and there are minimal environmental risks or disagreeable conditions associated with the work.  The typical noise level is considered to be moderate.
General Physical Conditions: Work can be generally characterized as:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
403(b) retirement with district match
TRA or PERA Retirement Association benefits
Flexible spending account
Paid time off and leave benefits
Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.

Special Education (SERT) – (2025-2026) Waite Park Elementary

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Post Date:  Oct 22, 2025
Location:  Minneapolis, MN, US
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Teacher, Special Education (SERT) – (2025-2026) Waite Park Elementary  and Requisition ID number: 103783

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:  Waite Park Elementary (10000107)

Site:  Waite Park (0165)

FTE:  .5 FTE; 39 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04)

Functional Area:  Teaching

Salary Range:  $53,629  – $112,065

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SERT Position

 

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

* Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.

* Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.

* Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.

* Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.

* Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.

Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.

* Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

 

Education and Experience Guidelines

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

* Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.

* Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

* Master’s or PhD preferred.

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, or Academic and Behavioral Strategist Minnesota teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure

 

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

 

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Waite Park Elementary (10000107) | Waite Park (0165) | Teaching

Special Education (SERT) (2025-2026) – Cityview Elementary -Part-Time

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Post Date:  Oct 22, 2025
Location:  Minneapolis, MN, US
Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Teacher, Special Education (SERT) (2025-2026) – Cityview Elementary -Part-Time  and Requisition ID number: 103779

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Cityview Elementary (10000016)

Site:  Cityview (0290)

FTE:  .5 FTE; 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04)

Functional Area:  Teaching

Salary Range:  $53,629-$112,065

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SERT Position-Part-Time

 

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

* Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.

* Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.

* Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.

* Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.

* Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.

Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.

* Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

 

Education and Experience Guidelines

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

* Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.

* Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

* Master’s or PhD preferred.

 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, or Academic and Behavioral Strategist Minnesota teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure

 

 

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.  Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

 

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date]  | Cityview Elementary (10000016)  | Cityview (0290)  | Teaching