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High School Counselor

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High School Counselor 
West High School
There is a full-time (1.00 FTEs) High School Counselor position available at West High School beginning August 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.

Summary of Duties:
High School Counselors apply their professional training in schools to support students’ mental health, and maximize achievement and success. School Counselors must be licensed and have a Master’s degree in Professional School Counseling from a CACREP accredited school.

Qualifications Required:  
MN licensure in School Counseling

Application deadline: 
May 17, 2024, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org

PLEASE UPLOAD TRANSCRIPTS AND 3 CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
 
This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Sheri Blasing, Principal at 507-387-3461.

Associate Director of Board Development

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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 Board Development to join the Board Development Team. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Board Development will:

  • Coordinate and conduct engaging learning and professional development sessions for members, in-person and virtually.
  • Deliver responsive customer service and handle information requests effectively.
  • Contribute to the creation and enhancement of diverse training resources, curriculum, programs, and services using a range of media and formats to support members.
  • Collaborate on the planning and execution of the annual Leadership Conference and Summer Seminar.
  • Regularly evaluate member learning and professional development offerings, suggesting improvements and adjustments to better meet member needs and enhance engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively, in-person and virtually.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with individuals at all levels, together with a customer-service-oriented approach emphasizing responsiveness and problem-solving.
  • Team-oriented mindset coupled with a commitment to staying updated with best practices in learning and professional development.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Office365, virtual meeting platforms, and survey software.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational program management.
  • Proficiency in coordinating events such as conferences or seminars.
  • Experience in programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Familiarity with local government boards or educational environments, coupled with understanding of public education and school board governance.

Don’t meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway!

We understand that 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

3 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:

Amy Taylor

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 May 28, 2024

  • Anticipated start date – July/August 2024

Please direct questions to: Amy Taylor ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8140)

MSBA is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPASS Regional Mathematics Coach

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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 COMPASS Regional Mathematics Coach will serve as a part of the statewide system of regional support to educators and school leaders to implement evidence-based instructional strategies in standards-based mathematics.  This position will work with state math leaders and regional centers to support regional professional learning to promote a deep understanding of math standards, content, learning progressions, and pedagogy necessary for implementation of standards and effective teaching in PK-12 math environments.

The regional mathematics coach continuously utilizes data to inform instructional practices related to standards-based education and facilitates communications and planning with sites and districts to advance student success and accelerate student learning. This position will work with regional sites on processes and coaching supports for educators and educational leaders to improve their capacity to fully implement evidence-based mathematics, engage families, and develop educator competency and efficacy – thereby increasing the mathematics skills of historically underserved children in Minnesota.

The regional math coach will work in partnership with state and regional teams to support educators and build administrative growth around mathematics, assessment, and data including understanding standards and benchmarks and the developmental processes of learning mathematics.  This position will work with sites with the alignment of resources to state standards.

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:

·        Serve as a member of this team under the leadership of the COMPASS Math Specialist:

  1. Participate in communities of practice to deepen understanding and skill in math standards, math progressions, math instructional pedagogy, and standards-based implementation.
  2. Stay apprised of current research and evidence-based practices for mathematics instruction.
  3. Collaboratively develop tools, resources, professional development modules, and programming.

Minnesota Service Cooperative Responsibilities:

·        Serve as a math specialist on the regional COMPASS team. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure mathematics support provided is aligned to MnMTSS.

·        Collect and analyze regional knowledge and capacity data to identify messaging, training, support, and coaching needs to build capacity for implementing effective math practices within the MnMTSS framework.

District and School Responsibilities

·        Support districts in the implementation and alignment of a MnMTSS system utilizing evidence-based practices and standards-based mathematics curriculum.

·        Support implementation of evidence-based mathematics practices in PK-12 settings.

·        Support district and school teams in data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform. instruction to support student growth and achievement across all Tiers.

·        Support district and school leaders to plan for continuous improvement of

Tier I/universal  instruction through engagement with COMPASS supports and services, such as regional leads in content areas of literacy or math and professional development in Learning Acceleration (Atlas).

·        Familiarize teachers and administration with the research on effective mathematics practices and evidence-based practices.

·        Work collectively with peers and the MN Department of Education in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of students.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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

·        At least five (5) years prior mathematics K-12 teaching experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

·        Master’s degree in education or related field.

·        Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating district-wide initiatives and professional learning connected to mathematics.

·        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.)
·        Proficient in working with diverse groups, and leadership teams, addressing inequities, and supporting change and transformation in systems.

·        Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within mathematics 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.

·        Proficiency in group facilitation.

·        Proficiency in addressing educational inequity in previous positions.

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

·        Ability to create a collaborative partnership with educators.

·        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 office 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 typical work hours, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and travel within the region are expected.  Occasional travel outside of the region.  Office specifics will vary by region.

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.

COMPASS Regional Supervisor

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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); 260 Days
Revised: 04/15/2024

SUMMARY:   (Brief description summarizing the overall purpose and objectives of the position.)
COMPASS is the Collaborative Partnership to Advance Student Success and is a partnership between the Minnesota Service Cooperatives and the Minnesota Department of Education. It is the statewide continuous improvement system.

The COMPASS Regional Supervisor is an MDE funded service cooperative employee that serves as a member of a Statewide COMPASS Team and supports regional implementation of the COMPASS system.

The person hired as a COMPASS Regional Supervisor will be committed to addressing historical and persistent inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes for students of color and students with disabilities and understand MnMTSS as the equity focused framework through which these inequities can be addressed.

The COMPASS Regional Supervisor will have demonstrated ability to supervise teams and coordinate their work to provide cohesive statewide aligned guidance, professional learning, and flexible support.

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 COMPASS Team Responsibilities:

·        Ensure alignment of COMPASS regional work to support school districts, charter schools, and tribal schools through the continuous improvement process.

  • Serving as a member of a Statewide COMPASS Supervision Team.
  • Attending COMPASS Regional Supervisor professional learning provided by MDE staff.
  • Participating in consultation and coaching provided by MDE.

Minnesota Service Cooperative Responsibilities:

·        The regional COMPASS supervisor will provide supervision to ensure the consistent application of regional human resources protocols.

  • Programmatic leadership of the regional COMPASS positions will come from the relevant statewide COMPASS teams.

·        Lead communities of practice with regional colleagues in collaboration with the MDE COMPASS Continuous Improvement Supervisor and the Regional MnMTSS Lead.

District and School Responsibilities:

·        Ensure team members working within the same district are communicating to provide integrated and coordinated support to districts and schools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   (Minimum level of education and experience required.)
·        At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in PreK-12 education with at least 2 years in a school or district leadership position.

Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology, or a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience

·        Significant experience in school and/or district leadership.

·        Master’s degree in education or related field.

·        Licensed school or district administrator.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:   (Minimum required to perform the job.)
·        Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   (Minimum competencies for job performance.)

  • Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education.
  • Understanding of adult learning principles.
  • Ability to lead and function cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices in response to coaching.
  • Proficiency with group facilitation.
  • Proficiency with addressing educational inequity in previous positions.
  • Proficiency 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.
  • 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.)
This is a full-time, 12-month 40-hour work week position. Must be available to work during typical school hours, but occasional evening events, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education and travel within the region is expected. Occasional travel outside of the region.  Office specifics will vary by region.

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.

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:

 

High School Physical Education, Mankato Area 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]

Science Teacher

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Full-time (1.00 FTEs) Science Teacher
Dakota Meadows Middle School 

A position as a full-time (1.00 FTEs) Science Teacher is available at Dakota Meadows Middle School beginning with the 2024-25 school year.

Summary of Duties: 
Applicants must be able to perform at a high level as a part of a collaborative Science Department. Applicants may be asked to teach a variety of middle school science courses.

Qualifications Required:
Current MN licensure in 5-12 Science.

Application Deadline:
May 8, 2024, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org.  Please upload transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

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

For further information, contact Aaron Hyer, Principal at 507-387-5077.