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Teacher – Indian Education – Dakota

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Position Type: Teacher District Wide

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

American Indian Education Teacher – Dakota

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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. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop and teach a comprehensive Dakota language curriculum that includes reading, writing, speaking, and cultural elements.
Design culturally enriched lesson plans that integrate both traditional and contemporary Dakota practices.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment to promote language proficiency and cultural understanding among students.
Monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies as necessary, and provide feedback to support learning and growth.
Collaborate with other educators to incorporate Dakota language and culture into a broader curriculum.
Partner with the American Indian Education department and school staff to create and review curriculum resources that incorporate Indigenous perspectives.
Participate in planning and workshops that increase access to culturally relevant educational content aligned with academic standards.
Assist in creating and curating educational materials that reflect the histories, languages, treaties, and sovereignty issues of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations.
Conduct professional development workshops for educators and school administrators to equip them with effective teaching tools.
Promote awareness of contemporary issues and events impacting Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities.
Contribute to curriculum development to respect and incorporate Indigenous perspectives while ensuring alignment with academic standards.
Engage in continual professional development specific to Indigenous education and language pedagogy.
Establish partnerships with local Dakota communities and elders to ensure authentic integration of cultural teachings and to provide students with real-world connections to their learning.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Classroom Teacher Job Description

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture
Bargaining unit: Teachers

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

FTE: 1.0

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 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.

Kidstop Lead Instructor – Edinbrook Elementary

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Position Type: Kidstop/Kidstop Instructor

Location: Edinbrook Elementary

Closing Date: Until Filled

Edinbrook Elementary (Primary location; will vary for summer and non-school days) Summer 2025 assignment will be at Woodland Elementary. Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school program.

Schedule & Hours:

School Year: 8-hour split shift (Monday-Friday)
6:15 AM – 10:15 AM & 2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Non-School Days & Summer: 40-hour a week, straight shift hours that will vary (8 hours/day, Monday-Friday)
About us:

Kidstop and Four Star Express programs provide high-quality programs out-of-school time care for youth ages 4 through 5th grade. Serving over 1,200 students across multiple elementary schools, we are committed to fostering an enriching, safe, and equitable environment where youth can engage in fun, hands-on experiences daily. Our programs align with the district’s mission to inspire and prepare scholars with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in lifelong learning.

Position Summary:

The Kidstop Lead Instructor plays a critical role in creating a positive and supportive environment for children, youth, families, and staff. This position is responsible for on-site leadership, mentorship, and coordination of daily activities to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants. Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school care program and supports multiple families and youth from various elementary schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Communicates with families, youth, and school district staff in an accurate, friendly, and timely manner through multiple methods.  Communication and collaboration with multiple elementary schools and transportation is essential due to being a hub site for the school year.
Informs stakeholders about program updates and deadlines to ensure seamless participation in the program.
Communicates and coordinates with several internal and external partners to ensure a quality program.
Builds respectful relationships with youth, families, community partners, and district staff.
Supports all out-of-school time activities, families, and staff (YE instructors, building supervisors, etc.) on-site to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Greets and engages with families and youth daily.
Works with and supports all youth in the program.
Communicates and documents accidents or incidents concerning youth or staff to appropriate supervisors or families.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of youth and families.
Implements district, building/school, and program policies and procedures.
Creates and maintains a safe and welcoming environment that supports and serves the needs of youth and families.
Appreciates and supports the development of individual attributes in the youth served in the program.
Ensures the safety of all program participants and serves as the incident commander. Responsible for conducting drills on a regular basis with staff and students.
Provides overall daily direction of the program and work direction for other staff.
Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of program space and makes physical changes as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
Collaborates with others to organize and support field trips; reviews plans assists with groups and preparation. Works closely with the Site Supervisor before finalization, communicates destination expectations to students and staff, and ensures all necessary preparations (e.g., snacks, water, lunches, group assignments, and supplies) are completed for a smooth and successful experience
Attends all required Lead Instructor meetings and other meetings and field trips as needed. Assists in facilitating meetings as necessary. Meetings/Field Trips may occur outside of your scheduled work time, and adjustments to your work schedule may be required. Collaboration with your site supervisor will be necessary to accommodate these adjustments.
Provides positive and corrective feedback and alternatives as needed.
Assesses and utilizes team members’ areas of expertise to provide for optimum outcomes.
Works collaboratively with other staff and youth to plan and implement age-appropriate, fun, enriching, and hands-on experiences for youth on a regular basis.
Facilitates and organizes enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities.
Supports the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each youth.
Serves as a community education liaison at building and district levels.
Develops and supports all enrichment opportunities for youth including Youth Enrichment.
Advocates and supports overall program quality improvement goals, procedures, guidelines, and state statutes (DHS Certification or others).
Participates in activities with youth and leads small or large group activities.
Provides accommodations to programming to meet the needs of all youth, including those identified with special needs.
Demonstrates dedication to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, scholars, and staff, regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
Implements and maintains fidelity to all quality improvement measures as defined by the Site Supervisor or Program Managers.
Works as a team member to ensure all staff are successful and the mission of the district is met.
Serves as a positive representative of all out-of-school time programs.
Mindful of words and actions and does not allow negative emotions to affect others.
Supports the Site Supervisor in the consistent delivery of programs and services.
Problem-solves, collaborates, and communicates on-site issues and needs in a timely and effective manner.
Builds trusting relationships with all youth, family, and staff.
Honors all youth, families, and staff.
Serves as a positive role model, displaying attributes such as creativity, problem-solving, a learning mindset, responsibility, and positivity.
Welcomes diversity in thinking, culture, and perspective without judgment.
Supports professional development by assisting with onboarding new staff, training, and facilitation.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, Program Manager, Program Coordinator, or Site Leadership.
Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age, but 21 years of age is preferred at the time of employment.
Must have an Associate degree or two years of relevant post-secondary education in Youth Work, Education, Social Work, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred in recreation, education or related field twitch at least one year previous experience.
Minimum of 2,080 hours (approximately one year) of experience working with K-8 youth in a childcare or school-age program.
Meets Minnesota School Age Childcare Program Standards, including 120 hours of training in child development, guidance, and/or recreation coursework.
Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
Salary: VIEW SALARY GRID ON PAGE 4, SECTION 1,. OF THE KIDSTOP INSTRUCTOR AGREEEMNT RANGE IS $24.70 – $29.40

Bargaining unit: kidstop Instructor

Desired start date: ASAP

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 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.

Human Resources Generalist

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Position Type: Human Resources

Location: Educational Service Center, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Closing Date: 06/06/2025

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 administering and coordinating various HR functions.

The Human Resources Generalist works in a collaborative and professional manner, providing administrative and operational support to internal and external stakeholders primarily in the areas of recruiting & hiring, onboarding, benefits, employee maintenance activities, and being a resource to all employees. This role ensures compliance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruiting & Staffing

Coordinate and support the operating and administrative aspects of the employment life-cycle from recruiting and hiring through termination of employment.

Assist in recruitment efforts for licensed and non-licensed staff, including drafting inclusive job descriptions, posting job vacancies, and applicant screening.

Support the onboarding processes, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into the district.

May be assigned as a recruiter for entry-level and service positions.

Assist with Employee Relations

In collaboration with the HR team, serve as a point of contact for general questions and concerns. Triage more complex matters to the appropriate HR team members.

Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and contract language.

Assist in resolving employee relations issues, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Benefits Administration

Provide information to employees regarding benefit programs and assist with enrollment processes.

Assist with inquiries and resolve employee issues.

Work closely with HR specialists and payroll to ensure timely and accurate pay checks and benefits deductions.

Performance Management

Support the administration of employee evaluations processes including tracking deadlines and document retention.

Assist supervisors with performance management strategies and documentation.

Provide support in the development and implementation of evaluation systems.

Compliance & Records Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Enter and update employee information in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and district policies.

Generate reports as needed for analysis and decision making.

Process unemployment claims; handle the initial notification of an employee’s claim, communicate with the relevant state agencies, and manage the claim throughout its process.

Licensing

Understand the Minnesota Tiered Licensure system.

Serving as the district liaison with the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board, as well as with the district re-licensure committee, to ensure that licensure requirements are met for all licensed staff; reviewing and maintaining HRIS licensure and assignment data to ensure compliance with STAR requirements.

Maintain licensing tracking process to track all employees’ licenses.

Notify and monitor employees status on new or renewal licenses.

Responsible for tracking and submitting STAR reports.

Support staff with all CEU and accreditations as needed.

Maintain licensure lists and track the completion of special permission forms.

Other Duties

Attending training sessions, conferences, workshops and seminars to keep abreast of changes, trends or skills required of the work.

Perform additional HR-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed on a variety of tasks, projects and initiatives.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools and applications, and HRIS systems.
Highly effective writing skills and strategies, and communication skills.
Knowledge of all human resources disciplines, with a focus on recruiting, employee relations, project management, staff relations, and talent management.
Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal, telephone, email, customer service & teaming skills.
Experience managing confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge and experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources.
Knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources.
Experience working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Proven effectiveness in a team environment and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Attention to detail including excellence in following complex oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple competing priorities.
Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of relevant administrative experience; at least two years must include HR experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a school setting and/or nonprofit organization.
Multilingual.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Salary: $28.77 to $35.79/hourly

Work Schedule: Full-time, 260/261 workdays/year

Bargaining Unit: Confidential Support Specialists

Benefits: This position offers medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverage as well as employer matching on a 403b.

The application deadline for this posting is Friday, June 6, 2025. Please include a resume with your application. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide professional references.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist’s job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist’s job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read documents and computer monitor screen.

Typical working environment is an office setting.
Occasional travel between school sites or events.
Sedentary work for long periods of time.
This position may work a hybrid schedule and arranged in coordination with the HR Director.
Standard core hours with some flexibility required for events or meetings.
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 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.

Dean of Students

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Saint Thomas Academy seeks a Dean of Students for grades 6-12.  This position will provide leadership to the Saint Thomas Academy community in the areas of student discipline, attendance, safety and security and promotion of positive student behavior. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Vice President. The qualified candidate will embrace the mission of Saint Thomas Academy.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline 

  • Participate in the development of programming and communication strategies with students and parents in anticipation of potential behavioral concerns in the Middle School and Upper School, with a preference for addressing student behavioral expectations proactively rather than reactively, when possible. Demonstrate an appropriate degree of autonomy in creating these structures and strategies, in communication with colleagues.
  • When necessary, coordinate measured and appropriate responses to Upper School and Middle School behavioral issues in and out of the classroom, supporting faculty, staff, students, and families thoroughly and professionally.
  • Carry out consequences in accordance with the Saint Thomas Academy Student Handbooks for behavior and attendance rules violations.
  • Conduct an annual review of the Upper School and Middle School Student Handbooks. Consult with other administrators on their respective handbooks.
  • Coordinate and lead Board of Discipline meetings in accordance with defined internal practices, facilitating the enforcement of restorative measures and consequences determined by the Board.
  • Promote an ethos of progressive discipline, one aimed at supporting students as they return to good behavioral standing at the Academy. Use Handbook and, when necessary, professional discretion to respond to student disciplinary matters in ways that are fair and justified, considering the best interests of the student without undermining the mission, vision, and values of the Academy.
  • Serve as the school liaison to Social Services, Child Protective Services (Mandatory Reporting), law enforcement, probation officers, truancy services, and the court system.
  • Represent Saint Thomas Academy in disciplinary matters on and off campus.
  • Provide supervision at school-sponsored activities as needed. Provide on-site support for school dances and coordinate ticketing and parent permission processes.
  • Maintain accurate records, including ensuring that the Dean of Students Office, as well as other departments, use PowerSchool to record behavioral incidents.

Attendance

  • Monitor daily attendance, taking necessary actions to improve individual student attendance, and reduce tardiness among those students demonstrating chronic behaviors.
  • Follow a progressive disciplinary model to address chronic attendance issues.
  • Take appropriate disciplinary action, holding students in violation of attendance policies accountable.
  • Communicate in written form with students and families on issues of chronic absenteeism/tardiness; conduct family meetings to address these issues as needed.

School Safety and Security 

  • Schedule and conduct all campus safety drills including tornado, fire, evacuation and active shooter drills. Lead all necessary faculty and staff training to execute safety drills safely and effectively.
  • Ensure all safety procedures are properly documented and updated including maps, directions, and points of contact.
  • Conduct Table Top exercises and convene the Crisis Management Team on best practices and potential scenarios.

Communication 

  • Communicate with parents regarding behavior and attendance issues, coordinating parent involvement in disciplinary matters and Board of Discipline meetings.
  • Communicate to students through grade-level meetings on calendar flashpoints, handbook policies, and social norms.
  • Communicate regularly with the Vice President on matters of discipline, attendance, student chemical health, and other issues as needed.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders including parents, students, teachers, staff, and others as needed.

Administration 

  • Assume the responsibilities of the Vice President in their absence.
  • Serve on the Administrative Team and Student, Teacher Assistance Team (STAt).
  • Be the point of contact for the Threat Assessment Form.
  • Voting member on the IARC Admissions Committee. Review all Upper School candidates and Middle School students with behavioral or attendance concerns.
  • Serve as a point of contact for external security consultation.

Other responsibilities 

  • Manage faculty/staff supervision of daily lunch.
  • Attend and participate in school and after-school functions.
  • Maintain accurate records of student comportment and communication in PowerSchool.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the representative responsibilities. 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment.  Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.  Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.
  • While it is not required in this position for the employee to be a member of the Roman Catholic Church, it is expected that all employees will respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices.  Reasonable accommodation for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith will similarly be provided.
  • In support of the mission and goals of Saint Thomas Academy, employees will follow all school policies and procedures.
  • All employees will support Saint Thomas Academy and the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese’s mission and goals by actively articulating them to the Academy’s constituents and the wider community.

 

BENEFITS OFFERED

  • Four health insurance plan options, including PPO and HSA plans with employer contribution, for individuals and families, along with dental, vision, and FSA plans.
  • Sick and vacation time, personal days and paid holidays provided
  • 403(b) and Roth Retirement Savings Plans with employer-match after 6 months.
  • Other benefits include:
    • Employer paid short-term disability and Life/AD&D insurance, and employee paid long-term disability
    • Tuition Remissin
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary Life/AD&D
    • Voluntary Add-on insurance – Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

SALARY RANGE

$85,000–$115,000