MASA Jobsite Online

Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Northeast

Superintendent

by

District Name: Independent School District 318, Grand Rapids & Bigfork

District Address:  820 N.W. 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Successful experience as a superintendent or district administrator preferred.  Demonstrates strong commitment to student achievement, collaborative leadership, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, transparent fiscal management and a high level of integrity with matching standards for honesty and ethics with the School Board, staff and community.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997), Patty Phillips (651-357-0996)

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “Together, teaching and learning for life to achieve excellence.”

  • Regional and national award-winning schools and staff
  • Broad range of academic offerings, including IB, College in the Schools, STEM, Partners in Education
  • Students score above average on state assessments
  • Outstanding fine arts and athletics programs
  • Supportive parents and community
  • 2018 passage of bond referendum to build two, new elementary schools and renovate and expand Cohasset Elementary
  • State of the art technology, including TelePresence and 1:1 Devices
  • Innovative, dedicated staff
  • High number of district staff with advanced degrees
  • Encouraging and inspiring learning environment
  • Member of the Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC), Northeast Service Cooperative, and Education Innovation Partners (EIP)

Communities Served:  Independent School District 318 covers approximately 2,200 square miles and is located in northern Minnesota in Itasca County, which is geographically the third largest county in the state of Minnesota.  The area is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community.   The district has a total population 27,500 life-long residents and 4,000 students that are educated in facilities located in Grand Rapids, Bigfork, and Cohasset.

Student Population: 4,000

District Budget:  70 million

District Schools:

  • Cohasset Elementary School
  • Forest Lake Elementary School
  • Murphy Elementary School
  • Southwest Elementary School
  • Robert J. Elkington Middle School
  • Grand Rapids High School (9-12)
  • Bigfork School (K-12)
  • Area Learning Center
  • Itaskin Education Center
  • Early Childhood Special Education Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: January 17, 2020
  • Candidate slate recommended to the Board: January 21, 2020
  • First round interviews: January 22 and January 24, 2020
  • Second round interviews: January 27, 28, and *29 (*if needed)
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board: February 10, 2020
  • Superintendent start date: July 1, 2020

High School / Middle School Prinicpal

by

High School / Middle School Principal for Barnum Public Schools starting as soon as possible.

Barnum High School serves approximately 355 students in grades 7-12. Our district is located in beautiful rural NE Minnesota, just off of I-35, 30 miles south of Duluth and the North Shore.

We are looking for a High School Principal who will:

·         be the educational and instructional leader of our high school;

·         be responsible to the Superintendent of Schools for all organization, administration and supervision within the assigned building;

·         be of good character and lead by example, with a strong moral compass;

·         have effective oral and written communication skills;

·         possess excellent organizational skills; and

·         demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Speech Language Clinicians

by

Speech Language Clinicians to be assigned to BRIC member District schools.  CFY supervision available.  Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Minnesota. Will consider applicants working towards a Masters.

The BRIC offers a competitive compensation package, effective supervision, in-service training
and technology support.  Interested candidates should complete the online application and send letter of application, three letters of reference, proof of licensure and credentials to:

 

Brenda R. Story
Executive Director
Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council
PO Box 974
Bemidji, MN 56619

Business Teacher Long-Term Substitute

by

High School Business Teacher Long-Term Substitute beginning early September thru mid-October for 6 weeks. This is a full-time six-week substitute position for a maternity leave at Barnum High School. Start and end dates will be adjusted as needed.

Application deadline: August 8, 2019