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Middle School Yearbook/Journalism Arts Teacher (.83 FTE)

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Position Summary: Owatonna Middle School is seeking a student-focused educator to lead our Yearbook / Journalism Arts program. This position gives students the opportunity to develop skills in photography, graphic design, visual storytelling, and multimedia communication while producing the school’s annual yearbook.

The teacher will guide students through the full publication process—from gathering stories and photos to designing layouts and preparing the final product. The course emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and authentic learning experiences where students help capture and tell the story of their school year.

Responsibilities:

– Teach middle school courses focused on yearbook production and journalism arts.

– Guide students through the planning, design, and publication of the Owatonna Middle School yearbook.

– Provide instruction in photography, graphic design, page layout, and visual storytelling.

– Support students in developing written and multimedia content, including captions, interviews, and short articles.

– Coordinate student photography coverage of school events and activities.

– Teach and model responsible journalism practices, including interviewing, fact-checking, and ethical media use.

– Support students in working collaboratively to meet publication timelines and production deadlines.

– Organize digital photos and yearbook assets and collaborate with staff to ensure broad representation of student experiences.

Qualifications:

– Valid Minnesota Art or Language Arts  teaching license (or ability to obtain before the start of the school year)) required.

– Ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment required.

– Experience or interest in photography, graphic design, journalism, or multimedia communication – preferred.

– Familiarity with digital design and publishing tools used in yearbook production – preferred.

– Experience supporting project-based learning – preferred.

About Owatonna Middle School:

Owatonna Middle School serves approximately 1,000 students in grades 6–8. Our staff works collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that support students academically, socially, and creatively.

Salary:

Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
– Health Insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
– Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
– $70,000 Life Insurance
– Long Term Disability
– Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
– 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
– Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
– Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Early Childhood Family Education Teacher/Preschool Teacher

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Position Summary:
Owatonna Public Schools is seeking a qualified early childhood educator to join the Early Childhood Program. This position plays a vital role as one of the first points of contact for families entering the district, helping to establish positive relationships and a strong foundation for future learning. The educator will deliver high-quality early learning experiences through the implementation of evidence-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.

The successful candidate will plan and facilitate the child-focused portion of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes, providing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 1–5, often alongside their parents. This role includes collaborating with a licensed parent educator who leads the parent education component. In addition, this position includes planning and teaching one preschool section of Little Huskies three-year-olds, with a focus on creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support early development.

This role involves a variable schedule, including up to two evenings per week. Due to evening programming, the position offers flexibility with adjusted start times on applicable days. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Family Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; a valid Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood (Birth to Age 5) and/or Birth–Grade 3; and strong knowledge of child development from birth through age five.

Candidates must demonstrate experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as documented experience applying the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the use of research-based instructional strategies to support high levels of learning for all students and experience utilizing an inquiry-based approach to instruction.

Desired qualifications include:
Successful candidates will have at least two years of experience partnering with preschool families to support school readiness and early development. Experience in developing, implementing, and adapting curriculum and learning environments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families is required.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team to support the positive development of children and families from diverse backgrounds. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective verbal, written, and digital communication, are essential, along with solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Position Requirements:
Successful experience in partnering with families in a professional capacity. The successful applicant must have the ability to work as a contributing team member in a culture of excellence to deliver programs that address the positive development of children and families in diverse populations. This position requires schedule flexibility and availability for two evenings per week, currently from 3:45-5:00 pm.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE
Variable schedule

Salary:
Based on the candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Coordinator of Educational Equity and ML Programming

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Position Summary: The Coordinator of Educational Equity and ML Programming provides leadership and advocacy for programs and services to support students and staff in the area of equity and ML Programming. This position will promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District’s efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees, and the community.

Position Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Education
– Valid State of Minnesota EL Teaching License
– Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or a similar degree – preferred
– Valid Minnesota K-12 Administrative licensure or the ability to obtain – preferred
– Supervisory and Budgetary Experience – preferred
– A minimum of 5 years of EL teaching experience – preferred
– Demonstrated deep understanding of one’s own identity and the ability to effectively collaborate across differences.
– Demonstrated knowledge and application of theory related to the developmental process of building intercultural competence.
– Ability to engage in ongoing professional/personal development in order to develop self and to maintain a current knowledge base in the fields of education and equity.
– Excellent human relations skills and experience in working with diverse populations, community organizations, and other advocacy groups.
– Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
– Must be able to analyze and interpret data and manage resources.

Schedule: 230 days per year // 7:30 am – 4 pm

Rate of Pay: D-6-1 // $90,189 – $129,563 depending on experience, knowledge, and education.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:

– Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)

– $186 monthly district contribution into a Restricted Health Reimbursement Arrangement for directors enrolled in a single or family health insurance plan

– Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

– $260,000 Life Insurance

– Long Term Disability

– Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension / Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension (depending on position)

– 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – negotiated

– Paid vacation time

– Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

ALC Special Education Teacher

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ALC Special Education Teacher – Special Education
Position Type: Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Location:  Area Learning Center located in Kasson, MN
Workday/Year:   Monday-Friday; 7:30am-3:30pm
Duty Days: 186 (approximately)
Starting Date: August 2026

Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled

About Zumbro Education District (ZED): ZED is an education district serving six member districts that include Triton, Kasson-Mantorville, Stewartville,  Byron, Hayfield, and Blooming Prairie.  ZED offers a wide array of general education and special education services to our member districts (please refer to www.zumbroed.org for details). The ALC serves at-risk students in grades 6-12 with unique programming. ZED has been in existence for over 30 years and is located in Kasson (MN).

Job Summary:  The Area Learning Center (ALC) is looking for a Special Education Teacher who truly wants to change lives. The ZED ALC focuses on student strengths, creative teaching and building strong relationships with students and families. This teacher would work with special education students in grades 6-12 at the ALC.  Job duties would include managing a caseload of special education students, ensuring sped student needs are met per their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), maintaining all due process compliance including IEPs/evaluation reports and providing specialized instruction to qualifying students.

Required qualifications:  Be licensed by MDE in a special education teaching area for grades 6-12 or working towards licensure at time of employment.

Benefits: ZED offers a competitive salary complete with full benefits

Application Procedure:  If interested, please fill out an online application located at www.zumbroed.org  and  “EMPLOYMENT”.  If you have any further questions, please contact Amy Rice at [email protected] or 507-634-2037. All submitted applications will be kept on file for one year.

Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired

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Position Type:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Location:  Zumbro Education District Office (Kasson, MN)
Work day/Year:  Full time per the regular teacher contract
Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled
Start Date:  August 2026

About Zumbro Education District: ZED is an education district serving six member districts that include  Byron, Blooming Prairie, Hayfield, Kasson-Mantorville, Stewartville, and Triton.  ZED offers a wide array of general education and special education services to our member districts (please refer to www.zumbroed.org for details). ZED has been in existence for over 30 years and is located in Kasson (MN) which is 16 miles away from the city of Rochester (MN). ZED opened a new 61,000 sq. ft. building in 2022.

Job Duties: For a complete list of job duties please see the attached job description

Required qualifications:  Must be currently licensed by MDE in a special education teaching area.  For a complete list of duties, please see the job description attached.

Application Procedure:  If interested, please fill out an online application located at www.zumbroed.org and “EMPLOYMENT”.  If you have any further questions, please contact Becky Wheeler ([email protected]) or Patrick Gordon ([email protected]) or at 507-634-2037. All submitted applications will be kept on file for one year.

American Sign Language Interpreter – KidVentures

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JOB ID:  4696 – American Sign Language Interpreter – KidVentures – Part-time, temporary position available 6/11/2026-8/26/2026.

Location: Spring Creek

Scheduled Hours/Days: Tuesday-Friday, up to 40 hours/week; generally 8-10 hours/day.

Qualifications: Candidates must be able to interpret between spoken English and American Sign Language. Experience working with school-age children is preferred. Candidates must be able to go on field trips, spend time outside, and help support a child whose primary language is ASL.

Pay Rate/Range:  $24.94/hr. – $30.69/hr.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Deadline: Open Until Filled  — EOE (3/13/2025) Employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check.

 

Responsibilities: Helps support a child in the KidVentures program whose primary language is American Sign Language.