Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at O.H Anderson Elementary. Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement
● Experience in school setting and/or previous experience working with elementary students
● Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
● Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff
The Minnetonka School District, a western suburb of Minneapolis serving 11,000+ students K-12 in all or part of ten communities around beautiful Lake Minnetonka, is seeking candidates for an Executive Director of Student Support Services. The successful candidate will lead the areas described below as well as exercise part-time responsibilities as a school psychologist, social worker or related professional. High student achievement, high-quality staff, and a supportive School Board combine to make an outstanding work environment here.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership for Health Services, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, alternative programs, prevention services, RtI, literacy/reading interventions, including Wilson Reading; and other student support service programming, such as the District’s Student Well-being and mental health initiatives.
2. Develop and complete mutual commitments tied directly to the District’s goals.
3. Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet as the leader of district-wide curriculum and instruction issues and District goals.
4. Coordinate the innovation and research of potential innovations and the development of proposals for potential change.
5. Coordinate staffing for student support services including determining staffing levels, coordinating hiring process and making recommendations for all licensed student support services staff.
6. Ensure performance of all department staff including completing performance appraisals and addressing performance concerns.
7. Oversee Department budgets, including health services, Section 504, and related grant work.
8. Oversee training and development for all student support services staff; especially training related to School Board Goals.
9. Develop and maintain School Board policies, District protocols, operational plans and programs related to student support services that are in compliance with state and federal law and are consistent with the District’s vision, mission, and District goals.
10. Develop and complete mutual commitments tied directly to the District’s Strategic Plan
11. Provide leadership and direction in working with coalitions such as the Family Collaborative and Tonka Cares.
This position is part-time and based out of Wildwood Elementary. Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement.
The early childhood teacher develops materials and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, and evaluates and assesses both instructional materials and student performance.
1.0 FTE – Speech Pathologist – Early Childhood Center – Ages 3 to 5 – Beginning the 2021-22 school year
1.0 FTE – English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher – Long-Term Sub for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year – Blue Heron/Centerville Elementaries
Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept applications for the position of a Preschool Instructor (Long-Term Substitute) at Kaposia Education Center. This assignment is part-time (3.75 hours/day) from April 30 through June 11, 2021. Rate of pay is $29.34 per hour; Independent-Student Support Non-Certified.
Job Summary
Provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate preschool experience for children. Guide children’s behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
Job Functions
Plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate curriculum and behavioral support with other staff.
Observe/monitor/assess/record each child’s development/behavior for reporting and progress monitoring.
Develop and maintain rapport with each child and provide positive behavior guidance to all children, plus provide for the health and safety of each child.
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom – organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers.
Maintain and order supplies, equipment and materials as appropriate.
Plan and coordinate special events/celebrations of learning.
Develop and maintain communication with parents through daily greeting, parent info, conferences, progress reports, open houses, volunteering and events.
Provide support, direction, supervision and assistance to the assistant(s).
Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
Maintain appropriate records with the support of the assistant(s).
Maintain communication with all staff and participate as a team member.
Perform other general duties as assigned by your supervisor to accomplish the objectives of the Early Learning Program.
Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.
Attend staff, community education and district meetings as directed or necessary.
Other duties as assigned.