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The process of finding a successor to Gary Amoroso, retiring MASA Executive Director, is underway and is now entering the phase in which the Association will accept applications for this position.

MASA will accept applications for the role of Executive Director from December 2, 2019 through January 3, 2020.   If you are interested in applying, submit a letter citing your experiences and background that would lead toward your success in this position, as well as a resume and letters of recommendation.

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TO APPLY:

MASA will accept applications for the role of Executive Director from December 2, 2019 through January 3, 2020.  If you are interested in applying, please click here for more information.

Send your application materials via email or regular mail to:

Mia Urick
MASA Director of Professional Learning
1884 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN  55108
[email protected]

We will acknowledge receipt of your application materials.
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We would like to remind MASA members that the process for handling applications for this position will be confidential.  Since MASA is a nonprofit entity, information regarding candidates for the position will not be shared with the media nor publicized in any way until a final selection is made.

The MASA Board has recruited a search committee with representatives from each area of the state.  In addition, the leadership paid careful attention to engaging a committee whose members represent a balance of role and makeup of our organization.  The search committee members are:

• • • David Law, MASA President and Selection Committee Chair and Superintendent, Anoka-Hennepin School District
    • Janell Bullard, Executive Director, MAWSECO
    • Renee Corneille, Superintendent, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District
    • Suraya Driscoll, Director of Curriculum, East Grand Forks Public Schools
    • Jeff Elstad, Superintendent, Owatonna Public Schools
    • Kevin Grover, Superintendent, International Falls Schools
    • Kim Hiel, Superintendent, Fridley Public Schools
    • Darren Kermes, Superintendent, SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288
    • Laine Larson, Superintendent, Brainerd Public Schools
    • Astein Osei, Superintendent, St. Louis Park Public Schools
    • Christine Osorio, Superintendent, N. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
    • Robert Prater, Superintendent, Hinckley-Finlayson Public Schools
    • Mia Urick, Director of Professional Learning, MASA

We anticipate two rounds of interviews: one for a larger group of candidates and a second for a set of finalists for the position.

If the process remains on schedule, we are hoping to announce the selection of the new Executive Director in early February, 2020.

If you have questions about the process please feel free to contact Mia Urick at MASA.  (651-645-7231 or [email protected]).

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The Hudson School District is seeking an exceptional educational leader to direct the instructional program and operations for the Hudson High School’s students and staff. The High School leader needs the vision, experience, knowledge, and skills to work with staff, students, families and the community to continue development of a professional learning community focused on the four A’s: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities (click on the link below to view Hudson High School’s profile to learn more about this high performing school).

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-PCW0ey6V2BFOvSmUDHUF_qQ-AjWS8fJ

 

Administrative strengths we seek:

-Embody the district’s core beliefs and a future-focused vision.

-Strong work ethic and passion to seek and implement best practices.

-Ability to focus staff and school efforts on continual improvement of student learning.

-Strong knowledge of effective, evidence-based instructional strategies.

-Ability to design and implement effective high-quality professional development.

-Experience in developing community and business partnerships that advance opportunities for students.

-Ability to manage the day to day operations of a building with over 1,800 students and 150+ staff.

-Ability to use data to set measurable goals to improve student learning.

-Ability to develop teacher leaders and foster a collaborative team environment with a common purpose.

-Effective interpersonal, communication, facilitation, motivational, managerial, and community-building skills.

The new principal will join a strong team of administrators who lead and learn collaboratively with the goal of improving teaching and learning at their respective schools and throughout the district. The district leadership team supports each other through the sharing of ideas and expertise, problem-solving, and professional development. We are seeking a principal who can learn, partner with colleagues, and contribute to both secondary and district leadership teams.