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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

South Central

Superintendent of Schools

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The New Ulm Public School District is seeking a Superintendent as of July 1, 2023, or as soon hereafter as is practical. Candidates must possess licensure as a Superintendent in the State of Minnesota or demonstrate their ability to secure licensure by July 1, 2023. Previous experience as a superintendent is preferred but not required.

New Ulm Public Schools is located 70 miles southwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area on US Highway 14. The school district serves approximately 2,200 students from Pre-K through grade 12. The students are served in five school sites. New Ulm Public School leads the region in college readiness, CTE programming, and school readiness. The communities recently voted to renew the existing operating levy for another ten years.

Adult Education Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide basic education instruction in Owatonna Public Schools Adult Learning Center to improve educational outcomes for adult learners in the mastery of skills needed to compete and build careers  Responsibilities include lesson planning and instruction, conducting ongoing assessment, monitoring student attendance and outreach, collaborating with other staff on curriculum and content development, keeping student records and supporting volunteers.  Requires using inquiry and cooperative teaching strategies to deliver instruction through in-person and hy-flex learning environments. The teaching/learning relationship that supports and encourages the success of every adult learner through the center’s career pathways is held to the highest standards. Successful candidates will have strong, implementation-based knowledge of Minnesota Adult Basic Education content standards and demonstrated experience delivering instruction through multi-agency and community-based learning partnerships. Adult courses utlize the integrated education and training model to deliver English as a Second Language, GED Preparation, College and Career Readiness, Workforce Preparation and Career Pathway Programming. The primary focus of this position will be to provide instructional content that fosters essential learning skills in adult reading instruction and on-site community-based learning partnerships. Multiple paid professional development oppotunities included in this assignment.

Qualifications:
A valid MN teaching license. Highly skilled in virtual learning platforms and digital literacy. Demonstrated use of innovative strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve at high levels.  Experience in utilizing inquiry and collaborative teaching/learning approaches to instruction across all GED, ESL and Career Pathway content areas preferred with documented training and/or experience in using ABE’s College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) and Academic, Career and Employability Skills (ACES) Transitions Integration Framework (TIF). Prefer experience in using evidence based reading strategies to support adult learning progress. Previous experience in working with adult learners in an interactive, results-oriented environment preferred.  Strong communication and organizational skills.  Ability to be flexible and function well in a busy environment with high expectations for students and staff.  Ability to work as a teacher-leader in building a collaborative learning partnership highly prized in a successful candidate. Bi-lingual skills desired. Consistent and reliable attendance a must.

Special Education Teacher – Elementary (School Year 2023-2024)

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Owatonna Public Schools ensures opportunities for all students are realized in the classroom and in life.  We have eight great schools, over 900 incredible staff, just over 5,000 outstanding students and numerous community education programs for residents of all ages.  We are a close-knit community of educators with high expectations for our schools and its students.

Position Summary:
The Teacher is a stand-alone classification.  Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching and direct instructional services or specific learning programs within District curriculum guidelines, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Principal.  Continuous oversight is exercised over paraprofessionals.

Qualifications:
A valid Special Education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (consideration of all Special Education categories). Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Special Education DCD Teacher (School Year 2023-2024)

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Position Summary:
This Special Education teacher position is part of Owatonna Middle School’s Stride program. Stride classrooms provide specialized instruction to students with multicategorical cognitive delays who require a fuctional curriculum. Stride teachers work closely within a team structure which includes paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administration. Students also access general education courses as appropriate to their educational plan; the Stride teacher plans jointly with the general education teacher to provide the accommodations and modifications necessary in order for the student to access and make progress within the general education curriculum.

Stride teachers are highly relational, yet also possess strong skills in curriculum differentiation based on students’ developmental strengths and challenges. Lessons are individualized and delivered with creativity and enthusiasm in order to maximize student engagement and learning, with the goal of increasing student independence.

Qualifications:
Valid MN Special Education Teaching – DCD or ABS licensure required. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

HR Staffing and Recruitment Specialist

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Job Duties :

  • Build and maintain a close working relationship with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
  • Oversees and conducts recruitment for teaching, paraprofessional, custodial, food service, and administrative positions.
  • Develop and maintain a network of contacts including external agencies to help identify and source qualified candidates
  • Disseminate hiring information to administration and management teams to assimilate new employees
  • Participate in job fairs and develop a relationship with colleges and universities to develop current and future talent flow
  • Assist the business office/district office with HR support as required
  • Administer and review onboarding and orientation materials for new employees as well as existing employees in new roles
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate internal programs to increase retention rate and employee engagement