The Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants for Associate Principal of our Oak Point Elementary School. Oak Point Elementary has a staff of 125 that serves approximately 700 children. The ideal leader will work with the principal to provide educational leadership for a school including staff and student supervision and curriculum development focused on the success of each student. and will 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.
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Life Science Teacher
Full time (1.0) 7th Grade Life Science Teaching position is available at the Forest Lake Area Middle School.
Special Education Paraeducators 2024-25
Multiple positions available. Please review locations on the Anoka-Hennepin website: www.ahschools.us/jobs
Full Time 183 days/6.5 hrs/day
Duties: Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or centerbase settings. Although the job duties vary due to the age or level of disability, job duties may include:
– managing behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom)
– monitoring and recording student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.)
– managing physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.
Technical Support Specialist III
Position Type: Technology/Technology Support Specialist III
Location: Educational Service Center, Maple Grove, MN
Closing Date: Until Filled
TSS II (Technology Support Specialist Level 3)
Hours: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week, all year round
General Purpose of Job:
To inspire and prepare each and every student with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning through level three technical services that support accessible, equitable and user-friendly systems with training that supports all users to effectively and efficiently achieve the district mission.
Description:
This position provides level III support of districtwide software and hardware tools that enable the department to provide a high level of satisfaction to customers using District technology. This position will also provide oversight of district wide technology standards and processes related to help desk services and asset management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and implement new and current systems to maximize the benefits to the district.
Establish procedures for most effective use of these tools.
Achieve, maintain, and provide “expert-level” technical support for an application(s) or software/hardware solution(s).
Provide work direction, training, instruction, and support to tech support staff.
Discover, analyze and resolve district-wide technology problems and prevent future recurrence.
Collaborate with vendors to analyze options and provide the best possible solution or upgrade of system software or hardware, and manage the deployment project for these solutions.
Ensure that maximum benefits are being provided by technology solutions.
Assist supervisor with managing large projects.
Provide information and tools to enable appropriate personnel to manage the hardware inventory.
Collaborate with Technology Integration in assessing needs; coordinating and providing training on District hardware and software.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Director of Technology
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of Associate’s Degree or a two-year college or technical school certification or degree; OR five years of experience in technical support of software and hardware.
Minimum of five years of experience as a technical support person in a computer environment, including hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree in computer-related field. A+ certification. Microsoft certification. Apple certification.
Experience with help desk software
Experience with asset management
Experience with K-12 technology
Proficiency in a language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Vietnamese)
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Strong customer service orientation – dedication to customer needs; understanding the customer’s sense of urgency.
High level of comfort and skill in the use of a variety of software packages as well as the hardware on which they operate.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing and documenting needs.
Ability to work under pressure.
Flexibility, resilience, and tolerance for ambiguity.
Ability to collaborate effectively
Job Type: Full-Time, year round
Bargaining Unit: HourlyTechnical https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/contracts
Salary Range: Per Contract, Classification V
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
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 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.
Special Projects Accountant
Position Type: Administration-Nonlicensed/AccountantLocation: Educational Service CenterClosing Date: Until Filled
General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing extensive accounting support and direction to the Facilities Operations Department. The Special Projects Accountant is responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing financial data; preparing reports and performing key technical accounting tasks; and providing oversight to Building Bonds and LTFM projects.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
Provide Strategic Leadership by:
Aligning function with mission and core values of the organization.
Developing and communicating shared vision for area of responsibility.
Planning and executing continuous improvement processes for area of responsibility.
Complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Provide Performance Leadership by:
Developing staff and/or individual capacity to apply technical/functional expertise for maximum impact.
Recommending for employment, and coordinate hiring for indirect reports.
Providing supervision to indirect reports, including formative feedback and timely performance evaluations and/or demonstrate attention to quality enhancement by improving efficiencies and effectiveness in recordkeeping, workflow and compliance.
Leading the work of others; delegate tasks and authority appropriately and/or establish procedures to guide system and departmental work; monitor and demonstrate effective decision-making strategies in order to meet project deadlines.
Coordinating the accounting for building bonds and LTFM projects.
Providing support and assisting with budgets, revenues, expenditures and year-end processes.
Overseeing and monitoring building bonds and LTFM projects to ensure accurate reporting of revenues, expenditures and compliance with district, state and federal guidelines.
Reconciling building bonds and LTFM projects and related tasks for annual external audit.
Demonstrate Management Skills by:
Managing department resources effectively and efficiently.
Coordinating and verifying correctness of accounting period transactions of finance system from building bonds and LTFM projects.
Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet and other reports.
Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents.
Creating and maintaining a monthly summary report of building bond and LTFM revenues and expenditures.
Monitoring and reconciling all related revenue.
Providing general accounting support.
Determining and calculating cost estimates for budgeting processes and project management.
Assisting with the preparation and administration of the building bond and LTFM budgets throughout the year.
Assisting in budget projections of staff salaries and benefits.
Preparing journal entries by researching errors; making adjustments and determining corrections.
Managing expenditure eligibility of fixed asset status per district capitalization guidelines, GAAP, state and federal requirements.
Tracking disposal of assets.
Determining life and depreciation method for each asset.
Calculating and recording annual depreciation expense.
Assisting in the preparation for the annual audit.
Preparing year-end work papers and supporting documentation for external auditors.
Preparing final reconciliations of general ledger accounts ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Determining and recording year-end estimates and accruals.
Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents.
Ensuring compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
Ensuring District’s accounting records comply with UFARS, GAAP, and other legal requirements.
Ensuring compliance and coordination of district-wide financial record retention per district guidelines.
Assisting in departmental processes and other state compliance reporting systems.
Monitoring and reviewing budgets and accounting information for completeness and accuracy.
Reviewing, interpreting, and applying governmental accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) and the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting System (UFARS) with respect to the district’s financial activities, assuring adherence to all state, federal and District guidelines, rules or laws.
Assisting in federal and state audits as directed.
Reviewing revenue and expenditure account codes monthly to ensure compliance.
Coding revenues and expenditures according to established guidelines.
Maintaining accounting controls by conducting internal audits of various financial areas and recommending policies and procedures.
Applying effective decision-making processes to problems or situations.
Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills by:
Expressing ideas clearly in speaking and writing and communicates effectively in public.
Researching and interpreting accounting policy, procedures and regulations.
Encouraging frequent, open communication; maintaining accessibility and visibility in the organization; inviting suggestions and feedback.
Perceiving the needs and concerns of others and provides appropriate support; resolving conflicts; demonstrating cultural responsiveness.
Demonstrate Professionalism by:
Demonstrating professional demeanor; maintaining confidentiality; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Demonstrating commitment to own professional growth.
Attending seminars, professional business conferences, and related association meetings to keep current with industry trends, technical knowledge, and techniques.
Inspiring trust by demonstrating competence, reliability, sincerity, and caring; demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent relevant degree.
Three years of proven success in accounting with an emphasis in budgeting and financial analysis.
Preferred qualifications include:
Public school district experience preferred.
The attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator. Excellent presentation skills.
The ability to lead and manage projects, from planning through completion, in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
The ability to manage deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, mathematical, and deductive reasoning.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
The ability to maintain general accounting function and financial records.
The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Salary: View salary grids on Pages 3 – 4, Section 1. of the Salaried Professionals; Salary range: $78,447 to $90,657 annually
Work schedule: 260/261 days/year
Job type or FTE: Full-time
Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals
Desired start date: July 1, 2024
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.
.01-.30 FTE Arts Faculty – Secondary 9-12 (All Programs)
POSTING # 242513-02
Classification: .01-.30 FTE Arts Faculty – Secondary 9-12 in all programs – theatre, musical theatre, dance, instrumental music, vocal arts, visual arts and creative writing. Part-time, hourly.
Start Date: August 21, 2024
Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of academic and artistic education for aspiring pre-professional artists in the areas of instrumental and vocal music, theatre and dance, visual arts and creative writing, and to fully prepare students for college and conservatory. SPCPA is a unique school where all arts instructors are working professional artists teaching part-time.
Responsibilities
- Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
- Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices, and strategies, as well as students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the abilities, skills, and needs of the students.
- Acquire an understanding of the school’s continuous improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
- Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to advance teaching in ways that promote increased attendance, engagement, and learning.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.