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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist/ Speech Language Pathologist District Wide 

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Join Our Team!

At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist/ Speech Language Pathologist
District Wide

For More Information contact:Patricia Lange at [email protected]

Start Date: August 26, 2024 (new hire should also be available for new teacher induction program August 19, – August 21, 2024)
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Responsible To:  Building Principal; Special Education Director/Supervisor
Compensation: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Speech Language Pathology and MDE licensed SPED teacher- any disability/grade
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Speech Language Pathologist/AAC specialist experience, See attachments

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will be ongoing until filled.  Interview process to begin after April 1, 2024. Please apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted).

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Executive Director

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA) main office is located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The district has an approximate enrollment of 400 kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.afsahighschool.com/Page/1

City Website:   https://www.cityvadnaisheights.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The AFSA School Board of Directors seeks an executive director who:

  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Experience in fundraising and/or grant writing
  • Experience in charter school finance
  • Knowledge of and experience with special education needs
  • Promotes business and community involvement in schools
  • Visible and accessible to the Board, staff, students, parents, and community

Previous experience as an executive director preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 14, 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 14, 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 “Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA) 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.

Executive Director

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SAFF (Schools Advocating for Fair Funding) Executive Director Job Posting

Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful overall executive leadership of Schools Advocating for Fair Funding (SAFF) in accordance with its core mission and vision, to include strategic planning, board relations, advocacy, financial operations, leadership of SAFF team, contracts and compliance, communications and public relations, educational opportunities, member relations, retaining and increasing membership, and other responsibilities related to effectively leading SAFF.

Experience Required
The successful leader must have proved leadership experience and a knowledge of school board and/or superintendent roles.
● Master’s Degree or higher preferred
● Foundational skills in board governance, finance and operations, strategic direction, communications, relationship building, membership services, personnel leadership, advocacy
● Demonstrated experience as a school board member or school administrator

Qualifications Desired
● Exceptional collaboration, networking, and relationship-building skills to positively influence a diverse constituency of members, legislators, and educational allies
● Analytical thinking to synthesize complex information and communicate in writing and presentations
● Strong problem resolution that builds a culture of advocacy for local and state educational issues
● Exceptional motivational and leadership skills to guide the SAFF team
● Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with the executive board and set organizational direction
● Leadership to interpret and adapt to shifting opportunities and formulate strategic vision
● Responsible management of financial and human resources to build and sustain organization and adhere to legal requirements
● Desire and capacity to travel statewide to meet members and represent SAFF

Major Responsibilities
● Member Advocacy. Actively advocate for member school districts around education issues, provide legislative and public testimony, and act as liaison for members’ unique legislative priorities
● Innovative Services and Programs. Ensure SAFF stability and growth through membership recruitment and retention and timely, relevant services and programs that meet member needs
● Visionary Partnership with the Executive Board. Assist the Board in establishing policies, objectives, goals and priorities that lead to mission excellence
● Strategic Leadership to SAFF Team. Actively engage high-performing team to solve challenges, build inclusive culture, and initiate change
● Operational Effectiveness. Monitor administrative and business controls to ensure legal compliance and minimize financial and other risks to organization
● Key Communications. Craft and align strategic messaging to articulate organization vision, engage and inform members, and build a commitment to public rural education

Compensation
• This position is flexible/part-time (2-3 days a week). Salary range of $35,000-45,000.

Application Process
• Send application letter, resume and letters of reference to SEE at [email protected]
• Job posting closes Monday, April 1, 2024, or until filled.

Please Note…SAFF (Schools Advocating for Fair Funding) formerly known as SEE (Schools for Equity in Education)

Elementary Principal

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Job Goal:  The elementary school principal is the learning leader of the school, and is ultimately responsible for establishing, maintaining, and supporting a positive student growth culture.  The elementary principal collaborates with building and District staff to implement curriculum and instructional programs that support every student, every day.  Leading Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) is at the core of our work, contributing to the success of all learners.

Reports to:  District Administrator.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Supervises all school operations and instructional programming for grades K-5 (575+ students).
  2. Develops, executes, and monitors the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP).
  3. Leads change and has the ability to influence, motivate and model systems thinking for all staff.
  4. Establishes, maintains, and supports a positive student growth culture fostering a shared commitment of high expectations for student growth, achievement, and high standards of teaching and learning.
  5. Provides leadership in the areas of Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), and other research-based frameworks and strategies.
  6. Collaborates with teachers to examine student and school data to measure student learning and growth, identify achievement & opportunity gaps, and develop strategic interventions that improve learning and close identified gaps.
  7. Facilitates reflective practice, inquiry, and action research to identify and monitor the impact of interventions and determine high-yield instructional strategies that improve student growth.
  8. Observes instruction and provides ongoing feedback and coaching to teachers and other staff supporting professional growth leading to high student growth.
  9. Monitors the daily school schedule and ensures instructional time is maximized.
  10. Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school sponsored activities.
  11. Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning and evaluating of the school’s staff; both certified and support staff.
  12. Participates in administrative team meetings and other such meetings as required or appropriate for successful administration of the school.
  13. Prepares and submits the school’s budget and monitors expenditures to ensure that the budget is balanced.
  14. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and events.
  15. The principal is responsible for building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.
  16. Abides by all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and statutes for the position.
  17. Performs other administrative duties as required by the superintendent.

The School District of New Richmond prides itself on a long history of academic excellence and vast programming.  The implementation of a new strategic plan, the growth we are experiencing as a district, and our fearless pursuit of excellence make the district an exciting place to be.  The School District of New Richmond is the largest employer in New Richmond, WI, and consists of over 450 staff and over 3500 students.  New Richmond, Wisconsin, is  located approximately 40 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and is nicknamed “The City Beautiful” for its trails and parks.

Assistant Principal

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Intermediate District 287 is seeking candidates for two Assistant Principal positions at South Education Center located in Richfield, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:

  • We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
  • There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
  • We have a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Our strategic plan emphasizes student outcomes, equity and communication.
  • We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary TBD
  • Generous Benefits:  Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies for a diverse student population
  • Knowledge of:
    • theory and research in education
    • application of methods used in improving academic achievement
    • educational assessment practices and techniques
    • effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
    • academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
    • procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
    • Minnesota State Academic Standards
    • school safety procedures
    • effective supervision and discipline
    • State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
    • instructional technology
    • current educational theories and practices
    • evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
  • Skills in:
    • crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
    • effective problem solving
    • leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to:
    • communicate well both orally and in writing;
    • plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
    • establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
    • work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
    • lead and supervise staff and students
    • remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
    • prioritize and manage multi-task complex issues
    • apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
    • evaluate culturally responsive instruction

Essential Functions

  • Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
  • Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
  • Overall supervision of the facility;
  • Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
  • Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education
  • Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
  • Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
  • Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
  • Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
  • Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
  • Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
  • Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
  • Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
  • Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
  • Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
  • Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
  • Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
  • Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
  • Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
  • Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
  • Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
  • Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
  • Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
  • Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
  • Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
  • Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
  • Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
  • View the job classification: Assistant Principal