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Executive Director

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science’s main office is located in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The district has an approximate enrollment of 950 kindergarten through grade eight students.

School District Website: https://davincicharterschool.org/

City Website:   https://www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The DaVinci Academy Board of Directors seeks an executive director who:

  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the Board, staff, and community
  • Is a visionary, strategic, and creative thinker
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Has knowledge of or experience in Minnesota school finance
  • Has knowledge of and experience with equity challenges and opportunities
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team

Previous experience as an executive director or superintendent preferred.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a salary of $150,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 29, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on April 29, 2024, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “DaVinci Academy Executive Director;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be an executive director in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  John Ward, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected]  or 507-479-0935.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Digital Arts Teacher – 0.5 FTE

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Position Title:  Digital Arts Teacher – 0.5 FTE (Middle School)

Start Date:  2024-2025 School Year

Position is a part-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at Mahtomedi Middle School.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Middle School Visual Arts license, or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • The Digital Arts Teacher must be knowledgeable in the use of current and emerging technologies to create photographs, video, audio, computer arts, digital arts, and interactive media for communication. As well as be well-versed in using the elements of space, time, light, color, motion, and sound to express perspectives and ideas.
  • The Digital Arts Teacher must be able to collaborate with other content areas to support arts integration as well as ensure students are exposed to diverse areas of the digital arts including the importance of digital citizenship and copyright laws and regulations.
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
    Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff

Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Application Deadline:   Open Until Filled

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

English Language Arts Teacher

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Full time (1.0) English/Language Arts teaching position is currently available beginning the 2024-25 school year at Forest Lake Area Senior High School.  Seeking educator with Secondary English license, willingness to teach a variety of classes and grade levels, and a passion for English Language Arts education.  Yearbook/journalism experience is preferred.