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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

South Central

Associate Director of Management Services

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The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.

Position

MSBA is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Management Services to join the Management Services team.

This position has a hybrid working model; it requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Management Services will:

  • Research and respond to members’ inquiries on human resources-related matters, negotiations, finance, board-superintendent relations, and other issues related to school district operations.
  • Support and assist with member training sessions, as well as other MSBA programs and services.
  • Assist with review of existing Management Services related materials, programs, and services for accuracy and effectiveness; make modifications to reflect best practices, align to current statute and/or policy protocol and procedure, and meet the changing needs of members and MSBA.
  • Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships in order to work collaboratively with team members, MSBA staff, MSBA members, partners, and other organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of standard computer software and technology (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and related programs).
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and high attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with individuals at all levels, together with a customer-service-oriented approach emphasizing responsiveness and problem-solving.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision and to collaborate with others as needed.
  • Excellent research, strategic, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Effective public speaking and presentation skills for small and large groups.
  • Familiarity with local government boards or educational environments, coupled with understanding of public education and school board governance.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of human resources strategies and practices such as employee relations, performance management, leaves (ADA, FMLA), etc.

Don’t meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway!

We understand not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. MSBA offers opportunities for all backgrounds. We are excited to meet you and encourage you to apply!

Why you will love working at MSBA

  • Flexible Work Model: In-office or hybrid.
  • Compensation: Minimum starting salary $67,000/year, dependent on qualifications.
  • Rest & Relaxation: 3 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays, 12 sick leave days, plus 4 personal leave days.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical with HRA, HSA, and FSA options; dental; vision; life; LTD; employee assistance program, and more.
  • Prepare for the Future: 401(k) retirement plan with generous matching contribution.

Interested candidates please submit the following: 

  • Cover letter
  • Current resume
  • Names and contact information for three references

Send materials to: 

Tiffany Gustin

1900 W. Jefferson Ave

St. Peter, MN  56082

or

[email protected]

Hiring schedule

  • Closing date – open until filled
  • Initial review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024
  • Anticipated start date – January 2025

Please direct questions to: Tiffany Gustin ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8131)

Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Physical Education

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Openings

2024-25 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education).  Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Teaching degree in Physical Education.

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2024, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply.  Application deadline:  until filled.

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following Minnesota Educators Partnership (MEP) districts:

Elementary Physical Education, Faribault  Public Schools

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, https://ed.mnsu.edu/centers-offices-college-of-education/center-for-educator-partnerships-and-student-support/tosa-and-fellow-program/.  To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 115 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001, (507) 389-1217, email:   [email protected]

Multilingual Learners (EL), Graduate Teaching Fellowship

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Openings

2024-25 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education).

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2024, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply.  Application deadline:  until filled.

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following participating Minnesota Educators Partnership (MEP) districts (posting will be updated as more information becomes available):

 

Multilingual Learners (EL) (grade levels TBD), Faribault Public Schools

 

Openings subject to change depending on staffing.

 

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, https://ed.mnsu.edu/centers-offices-college-of-education/center-for-educator-partnerships-and-student-support/tosa-and-fellow-program/.  To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 115 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001, (507) 389-1217, email:   [email protected]

Elementary Teacher – K-5

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER – K-5
Building Site To Be Determined

Full-time Elementary teaching positions are available with Mankato Area Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year.  Successful candidates will be assigned to a grade level/building once hired.

Requirements:
A valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License is required.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule).

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

  • Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • And Much More!

Application deadline:
August 4, 2024, or until filled.

To apply go to www.isd77.org and click on Careers. Please upload transcripts and 3 letters of reference, at least one written by a current direct supervisor.  

These positions will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Educational Audiologist

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Position Title:  Educational Audiologist
-If seeking Part-time employment, please contact Holle Spessard to discuss options.

Location: South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) is located in North Mankato and proudly serves schools within its member districts throughout the region.

Reports to: SCSC Special Education Director

Licensure: A valid license to serve as an Educational Audiologist in the State of Minnesota as provided by applicable state laws, rules, and regulations. Professional certification from either the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and/or the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Required Application Materials: Submit a cover letter, copies of license(s), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference to [email protected].

Contract/Salary: 198-day contract. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience. Excellent benefits.

Summary: The Educational Audiologist will focus their practice on supporting students with hearing difficulties in an educational setting and will deliver full-spectrum hearing services to children. They are a member of school
multidisciplinary teams that facilitate listening, learning, and communication access. They manage hearing assistance technology, provide and recommend support services and resources, and advocate on behalf of the students.

Qualifications:

  • Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au. D.)
  • State License in Audiology from the Minnesota Department of Health
  • ABA (American Board of Audiology) Certificate and/or CCC-A from ASHA
  • Educational Audiology experience preferred but not required
  • Other requirements: Must have own transportation and be able to carry portable audiology equipment to and from school buildings or homes when needed.

Skills:

  • Understand and implement special education due process procedures
  • Organize and present ideas with clarity in written and verbal form
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect
  • Work with students, families, and the medical community to ensure maximum listening capability for students with hearing loss in the educational setting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identification and Referral

  • Provide educational audiological evaluations using a variety of test measures including a sound booth environment for students with suspected hearing loss, aged birth-21.
  • Interpret audiological and otoacoustic emissions (OAE’s) results with educational teams.
  • Interpret auditory brainstem responses (ABR) results for educational teams.
  • Refer students for medical intervention when appropriate.
  • Serve as a communication liaison between the educational and medical communities.

Evaluation and Reevaluation

  • Provide educational audiological evaluations using a variety of test measures including a sound booth environment for students with suspected and known hearing loss, aged birth-21.
  • Provide functional, educationally relevant assessments in a sound-treated booth, or the school, as appropriate
  • Determine the need for initial and ongoing appropriate educational amplification.
  • Assist districts with hearing assistive technology trials to include pre-post trial data and pre-post test results, as needed.

IEP/IIIP/IFSP Planning Standards

  • Select, program, and verify amplification devices to provide optimal access to spoken communication in all educational settings.
  • Consult with team members on the function, use, and troubleshooting of amplification equipment.
  • Interpret the impact of hearing loss on learning, literacy, and classroom performance.

Instructional Delivery of Program Standards

  • Provide electro-acoustic and functional performance evaluations of amplification assistive technology.
  • Assist general and special education staff on the use of amplification equipment and monitor use, upon request.
  • Appropriately Interface other hearing technologies including cochlear implants and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) with Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) technology.
  • Provide support to districts for maintaining function and manufacturer services for hearing assistive technology.
  • Fit, adjust, and monitor the performance of HAT on a regular basis.

Interagency and Community Relations Standards

  • Work closely with the medical community including physicians, audiologists, and other medical staff.

Other Duties as assigned

For additional information contact: Holle Spessard, Special Education Director [email protected]; 507-389-1914  To learn more about SCSC: https://mnscsc.org/

COMPASS Regional School Advocate

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REPORTS TO: Director – Teaching and Learning
GROUP/FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Professional), Regular, Full-time, Eight hours per day during regular business hours (M-F); 205 Days
Revised: 04/15/2024

SUMMARY:   (Brief description summarizing the overall purpose and objectives of the position.)
The School Advocates serve as members of the COMPASS Regional Teams and provide support to schools identified through the Minnesota State Accountability System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   (Typical tasks but not all inclusive – major duties of the position.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Statewide Regional Mathematics Responsibilities:

·        Work under the guidance of Lead Advocates and the COMPASS School Improvement Supervisor to meet federal ESSA school improvement and reporting guidelines.

·        Serve as a member of a Statewide School Advocate team.

·        Collect regional data to inform progress on statewide school improvement goals.

·        Develop and continuously improve coaching capacity, school improvement expertise, and knowledge of the MnMTSS continuous improvement framework and culturally responsive practices through attendance at all required training and meetings.

Minnesota Service Cooperative Responsibilities:

·        Serve as a school improvement specialist on a regional COMPASS team.

·        Collaborate with Regional COMPASS team colleagues to provide an additional layer of coaching and on-site support to schools in the implementation of evidence-based programs and practices to improve outcomes for students in TSI and CSI schools.

·        Ensure support provided to identified schools is coherent and aligned with MnMTSS and culturally responsive school leadership practices.

District and School Responsibilities

·        Build the capacity of school leaders and school leadership teams to lead continuous improvement at the school level.

·        Support school leadership teams to engage in a continuous improvement cycle:

  • Conduct a robust comprehensive needs assessment.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust a School Improvement Plan.
  • Support the identification and implementation of evidence-based practices within the MnMTSS framework.

·        Support the development of effective school leadership teams and data-based decision-making processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   (Minimum level of education and experience required.)
·        Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology, or a related field

·        Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a PreK-12 School System

Preferred Education and Experience

·        Master’s degree in related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)

·        Experience in school leadership or a combination of school and district leadership.

·        Current administrative license

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:   (Minimum required to perform the job.)
·        Current Minnesota teaching or administrative license.

·        Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   (Minimum competencies for job performance.)
·        Experience within a K-12 education setting.

·        Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education.

·        Understanding of adult learning principles.

·        Ability to function cooperatively as a member of a team.

·        Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices in response to coaching.

·        Experience with group facilitation.

·        Experience addressing educational inequity in previous positions.

·        Experience with effective implementation practices and systems change.

·        Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts.

·        Ability to create a collaborative partnership with educators.

·        Experience with Universal Design for Learning.

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships, individually and as a team member.

·        Ability to show initiative in resolving problems.

·        Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives.

·        Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally.

·        Ability to always conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner.

·        Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications and online learning platforms.

·        Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  (Physical/sensory and environmental conditions.)
This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down is required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods of time, and carry items a short distance as necessary.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:  (Minimum essential factors of daily position.)
Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional events outside the typical workday, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and travel within the region are expected.

OTHER DUTIES:  (Potential other factors of daily position.)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.