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High School Associate Principal

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High School Associate Principal

This position is 12 months and offers a competitive benefit + salary package

Mahtomedi Principal Contract – link

Effective: July 1, 2024

The Mahtomedi School District hosts a 3,200 student population and is located in the northeast metropolitan area; which comprises an E-2 Elementary, 3-5 Elementary, Middle School grades 6-8, High School grades 9-12 along with a Transition program for students aged 18-21.

The mission of Mahtomedi High School, a driven and supportive family of Zephyrs whose individual growth enriches the community as a whole, is to ensure a transformational experience in which students are life-long learners and empathetic community members equipped with the desire and ability to explore their passions through a vital system distinguished by:

  • inclusive and safe environments where all Zephyrs belong and advocate for one another through authentic relationships
  • a culture that seeks out and honors diverse and global perspectives
  • dynamic educational experiences for varied interests
  • embracing the discomfort of setbacks as an important part of the learning process
  • a community that recognizes that success comes in many forms

We are seeking a highly qualified instructional leader to provide support and guidance to our staff and students that aligns with our strategic plan.  This position works collaboratively with the High School Principal and the Associate Principal of Athletics and Activities as part of the administrative team.

The desired person has compassion for and a deep understanding of the developmental stages of a High School student.  Some key experiences include restorative practices, building a high school schedule, working with student attendance concerns, intervention planning, using data to inform decisions, and collaborating with all stakeholders.  This person is innovative and an energetic leader with a passion for working with diverse populations.

For more information about the Mahtomedi School District, please visit: Mahtomedi Annual Report

Qualifications:

  • K-12 Administrative license, or the ability to obtain correct licensure through PELSB
  • Master’s degree (emphasis in Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction preferred
  • Knowledge of current trends, research and best practices in instructional effectiveness
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop honest and trusting relationships with teachers and staff to collectively reach building and district goals
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills and partnerships with diverse student and family populations
  • A responsible and accountable leader who provides clear direction and support to staff,  proven success in making effective decisions and follow through with staff, parents and students
  • Evidence of successful secondary school administrative experience preferred
  • Minimum five years of instructional experience at the secondary level

Deadline to apply: Friday, April 26

For confidential inquiries about this excellent opportunity, please contact Nicole Flesner, Director of Human Resources at 651-407-2005.

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.

Grounds/Ice Arena Person

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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 Director of Transportation

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Position Type:
Administration-Nonlicensed

Date Posted:
4/7/2024

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
until filled

General Purpose of Job: 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.

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Director of Transportation | Security & Emergency Mangaement the Assistant Director of Transportation is responsible for managing the daily operations of the transportation department.   This includes direct supervision of transportation staff, transportation process and policy development and administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership – Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Developing and implementing transportation policies and procedures that align with the strategic plan and mission of the organization.
Designing, developing, and leading the district quotation process to solicit and select district transportation vendors who meet the district’s vision and mission.
Providing direct leadershipoversight for five (5) transportation vendors who provide daily transportation services for the school district that align with our strategic priorities.  This oversight includes providing daily work direction, contract compliance, financial oversight, and managing staff that support the direct operations of our transportation system.
Collaborating with district senior leadership on strategic boundary planning for the school district.
Overseeing and assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of the department’s $25 million dollar operational budget that is in alignment with the district’s mission and strategic priorities.
Developing, implementing, and managing staff development programs for all transportation department personnel.
Identifying deficiencies in the overall performance of the Facilities Operations Department by soliciting feedback from principals, directors and cabinet members. Directs efforts of the Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and Building Operations supervisors to design training and standard operating procedures that address system level strategic objectives
Aligning function with strategic plan, mission and core values of the organization.
Aligning initiatives and strategies; attending training; and serving on task forces and committees.
Administering a system to recruit, hire and manage the performance of transportation department personnel.
Assuring compliance with all federal and state student transportation bus safety regulations including oversight of contracted bus company compliance with safety regulations and District owned vehicles.
Working collaboratively with bus drivers and school administrators in administering the student bus behavior system.
Coordinating the use of school bus video cameras and distribution of video recordings to appropriate district personnel.
Developing and maintaining a communication strategy with student families and administration with a focus on consistent and effective communication with a conflict resolution focus.
Coordinating the application of District electronic information management systems to assure data integrity, and development of metrics to affect efficient process administration and adjustment related to system maps, student census and boundary issues and opportunities.
Providing work direction and supervision for two yellow bus contractors and three type III vendors with over 220 bus drivers and 30 staff with direct operational control of student transportation on a daily basis.
Provide Performance Leadership – Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Serving as department leader who provides daily work direction for all transportation staff and school bus and type III vendors on a daily basis.
Leading the internal planning and execution of system workflow and deliverables.
Developing and implementing system processes and related quality control strategies.
Developing and implementation of a communications and interface strategy designed to optimize communications with multiple stakeholders.
Supervise staff of (7) seven full time transportation staff and 25 part time bus educational support staff.
Developing and delivering training for new employees, current employees, and external vendor’s teams.
Providing supervision to direct and indirect reports, including formative feedback and timely performance evaluations and/or demonstrating attention to quality enhancement by improving efficiencies and effectiveness in recordkeeping, workflow and compliance.
Leading the work of others; delegating tasks and authority appropriately and/or establishing procedures to guide system and departmental work; monitoring and demonstrating effective decision-making strategies in order to meet project deadlines.
Management Skills – Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Managing department resources effectively and efficiently, including preparing annual budgets, levy applications, and other reporting requirements.
Developing short and long range plans for transportation budgeting including RFQ’s and vendor contracts.
Ensuring compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations; ensuring district compliance with all local, state or federal requirements.
Supervising the coordination and participating in investigations of hazards, risks, site investigations, and determining appropriate controls and plans.
Leading the implementation of training programs for third party vendors annually.
Auditing and ensuring workplace safety compliance and response in coordination with workers compensation program specialist and Human Resources.
Coordinating training for district staff, deliver presentations, providing guidance and acting as a resource. Designing and updating online training materials to educate and train district personnel.
Monitoring and coordinating compliance with district standards for the transportation department.
Providing detailed and accurate reports to regulatory authorities.
Planning, developing and directing routing systems and solutions that maximize efficiencies and minimize expenditures.
Designing, developing, and maintaining district wide collision procedures for our bus companies.
Coordinating inspections, training, and recordkeeping activities.
Designing key performance indicators and metrics to measure the transportation department.
Conducting vulnerability assessments and develop response plans including cost/benefits analysis for our transportation network and vendor partners.
Interpersonal Skills – Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Establishing mechanisms for communications related to transportation for staff, students, and community members.
Encouraging frequent, open communication; maintaining accessibility and visibility in the organization; inviting suggestions and feedback.
Developing, influencing, and nurturing trust-based relationships with government officials at city, county, state, and federal levels and representing the district to these entities in collaboration with the Director of Transportation, Security and Emergency Management.
Serving as a liaison and maintaining communication with bus companies, schools, and families that we serve, following-up on individual cases affecting district interests as needed.
Presenting at school board meetings and work sessions.
Professionalism – Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Demonstrating professional demeanor; maintaining confidentiality; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Initiating and directing professional development activities in order to bring about increases in the competencies of Transportation personnel.
Demonstrating commitment to own professional growth.
Strategize and execute organizations mission and vision.
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned- Tasks involved in fulfilling duty/responsibility:Performing varying tasks within the department and organization that support the overall effectiveness of the organization.
Collaborating across school district and stakeholders with diverse and unique perspectives effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in transportation, management, operations, or other related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or operations
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience

Application & Salary Information:Apply Online
Timeline: Application preference if received by April 19, 2024
Salary Range E-1c: $124,531 – $144,366
Please see link for Directors and Confidential Managers Contract
Position currently not listed in contract, will be added upon ratification of next contract.  Would fall under similar E-1c positions.

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, 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 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.