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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership

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The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA):

Join MSBA’s Team, Where School Boards Learn to Lead.  MSBA is a private, nonprofit organization that is a leading advocate for public education and is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and strengthening the work of public school boards.

Position:

Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership

Description:

The Associate Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership will work with the Director of Strategic Planning and Board Leadership to:

  • Facilitate the strategic planning process for school districts.
  • Facilitate the self-evaluation and assessment for school boards.
  • Help school districts in the areas of strategic planning, board leadership including board/superintendent relations, board self-evaluation and assessment, and other related programs and services.
  • Support services and programs in the areas of school board/superintendent relations and school board governance.
  • Present at conferences, workshops, and in-district meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated presentation, project management, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and virtual meeting platforms and survey software.
  • Experience in, or knowledge of, public education, strategic planning, and board governance is desirable.

Location and Hours:

This is a full-time position, which requires many evening and occasional weekend hours.  The work is conducted in-district, remotely, and in MSBA’s office located in St. Peter, MN.

Salary and Benefits:

$60,000 and up, dependent on qualifications, plus a generous benefits package.

Application deadline and process:

Open until filled.  Initial consideration given to applications received by Monday, November 8, 2021.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Current resume
  • One current letter of recommendation
  • Three professional references

 Send materials to:
Amy Taylor
1900 W. Jefferson Ave
St. Peter, MN  56082 or
[email protected]

Anticipated Start Date:  January 3, 2022

Please direct questions to Amy Taylor [email protected]

ph: 507-934-8140, fax: 507-931-151).  Website: www.mnmsba.org

MSBA is an equal opportunity employer

1.0 Special Education Teachers – Two needed- one for Elementary and one for MS/HS

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MN New Country School (MNCS) (Kindergarten-12th Grade Public Charter School) – Henderson, MN is located in Sibley County and currently enrolls approximately 220 students.  MN New Country School offers experiential learning in a teacher led, project-based learning environment.  Learning opportunities at MNCS emphasize exploring the world through project-based learning.

Employment with MNCS offers teamwork, leadership opportunities, challenges and room to grow.  We believe that excellent teachers are critical to the success of all students, as well as creating and maintaining a safe, positive community atmosphere that and emphasizes continuous progress toward physical, emotional, and mental health.

The ideal candidate will join a team of special education teachers, on-site school social worker and counselor, a special education administrative assistant to facilitate all due process paperwork, and highly involved related providers such as the school psychologist and occupational therapist

The Special Education teacher needed for this position will be licensed in a at least two areas (EDB and LD) or as an Academic Behavior Strategist and will provide specialized instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities (LD, OHD, ASD, or EBD).

Between the two positions, candidates with a specialty in reading instruction and positive behavior management are encouraged to apply.

The ideal applicant will have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

. reading, writing, and/or math instruction
. continuous progress monitoring
. organizational skills instruction
. use of assistive software and technology
. IEP writing and conducting evaluations
. creating schedules and managing paraprofessionals
. experience with behavior management
. excellent communication skills for collaboration with general education teachers and providing information to parents

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Laura Boelter:
[email protected]
507-248-3353 x237

Special Education Paraprofessionals – Two full-time positions available 2021-2022 School Year

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MN New Country School (MNCS) (Kindergarten-12th Grade Public Charter School) – Henderson, MN is located in Sibley County and currently enrolls approximately 220 students.  MN New Country School offers experiential learning in a teacher led, project-based learning environment.  Learning opportunities at MNCS emphasize exploring the world through project-based learning.

These are benefits eligible positions. These positions are considered Full-time and the days worked are student contact days with some Professional Development work days throughout the year and in the summer.

Employment with MNCS offers teamwork, leadership opportunities, challenges and room to grow.  We believe that excellent paraprofessionals are critical to the success of all students, as well as creating and maintaining a safe, positive community atmosphere that emphasizes continuous progress toward physical, emotional, and mental health.

The ideal candidate will join a team of special education teachers, on-site school social worker and counselor, a special education administrative assistant to facilitate all due process paperwork, and highly involved related providers such as the school psychologist and occupational therapist.

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Laura Boelter:
[email protected]     
507-248-3353 x237

Interim- Elementary Principal

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The Le Sueur-Henderson School District is committed to a unified focus on learning that inspires individual student achievement and is seeking a highly motivated leader to serve as an administrator of Elementary Schools. This anticipated position offers a unique opportunity to lead the Elementary Schools.  Other supervisory/administrative responsibilities may be assigned.

Essential job functions include:

  • Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel assigned to the school or possibly other areas in the district.
  • Recruit, hire, train and evaluate teachers and professional staff.
  • Administer collective bargaining contracts of teachers, custodians, secretaries, and paraprofessionals at the site level.
  • Implement and observe School Board policies.
  • Establish and maintain high standards for student achievement.
  • Establish and maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according to due process.

English Language Learner 4th & 5th Grade Teacher Long Term Substitute

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Position Summary:
Provide high quality instruction to identified students and serve as a collaborative member of our English Language Learner (EL) Team.  Position follows a co-teaching model, with EL Teacher collaborating with general education classroom teacher, working in collaboration to meet students’ needs in the area of literacy, math, and social-emotional learning.

Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota Teaching License. Valid ELL/EL/ESL Minnesota Teaching License. Consistent and reliable attendance.

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Education, certificate and/or experience in the area of reading intervention education preferred, or related field and moderate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Valid Minnesota Teaching License. Valid ELL/EL/ESL Minnesota Teaching License. Ideal candidate will have a strong equity background, believing and ensuring all kids learn at high levels.  A strong demonstrated use of 21st Century learning strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve the highest levels. A strong background in literacy and language is preferred with in depth understanding and application of language acquisition and WIDA Standards.

Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.