Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Parent Educator – Shared position between St. Charles Schools and Wabasha Kellogg Schools
Beginning July 1, 2022; 1.0 FTE ECFE Parent Educator – ECFE’s mission is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents by providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. ECFE provides education in child development and parent/child relationships which sets the stage for children’s school success. This position is a 12-month contract, 185 days; .5 fte Wabasha-Kellogg and .5 fte St. Charles; hours and days are flexible based on ECFE class times and events. The applicant will follow the St. Charles Master Agreement, commensurate with experience/licensure, co-curricular positions also available, benefit eligible. Successful candidates should hold a valid Minnesota Teaching License in any K-12 field plus one or more of the following: 180150 Early Childhood Education; 180401 Parent and Family Education; and /or 180402 Family Education/Early Childhood Educator. Application should include a cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendations, and transcripts. Application deadline: May 6, 2022, apply at www.scschools by selecting ’employment opportunities’ under Hot News. Please direct questions and applications to Community Education Director Julie Siebenaler, 925 Church Avenue, St. Charles, MN 55972 507.932.4910 [email protected] EOE
Southeast
School Psychologist – Spring Grove School District & Mabel-Canton School District 22-23 SY
School Psychologist
School Districts: Spring Grove & Mabel-Canton
School Year: 2022-2023
Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Along with the behavior program, Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Setting IV behavior program and Autism Spectrum Disorder program are located in Kellogg and Caledonia. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!
Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated School Psychologist position serving Spring Grove School District (.5 FTE) and Mabel-Canton School District (.5 FTE) within the Education District. This position is full-time 1.0 FTE with 185 days per year. This position is for the 2022-2023 School Year. This position may also be completed virtually.
Qualifications: Licensure as a School Psychologist by Minnesota Professional Educator and Licensing and Standard Board (PELSB) required
Drivers License
Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, building Principal and other administrators.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements
Must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices
Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel between School Districts required. This position may also be virtual.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Superintendent
LEADERSHIP PROFILE:
· Is knowledgeable of and comfortable with school finance and maintaining a healthy budget
· Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
· Is firmly committed to student achievement
· Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
· Is visible and accessible, fosters a trusting partnership with the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
· Develops and directs an effective leadership team; delegates authority while maintaining accountability
· Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community and leads by example
· Has knowledge of and experience with negotiations and the collective bargaining process
· Experience with passing school elections
· Keeps up on changes in legislation and helps the School District engage in the legislative process
· Approachable, open-minded, and creates a welcoming environment
· Is a visionary, creative thinker who makes decisions with the students’ best interest in mind
High School Principal (7-12)
Essential Functions
· Provides leadership to staff, students, and community in alignment with the District mission, vision, and strategic plan
· Fosters a positive school culture that promotes an environment of responsibility and respect
· Sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff for superior academic, arts, and activities
· Coordinates and leads the development of a comprehensive high school curriculum, including oversight of graduation requirements, standards, and ceremonies
· Ensures that programs implement leading-edge technology and purposeful educational practices and programs that address the range of skills and developmental needs of each student
· Responsible for the recruitment, selection and hiring, and support of all high school staff; clearly articulates roles and responsibilities and high expectations for job performance; supervises all assigned personnel, observing students and staff regularly to ensure performance measures are met, encouraging accountability, growth, and excellence
· Regularly evaluates all staff and provides effective staff development that addresses the needs of staff; provides coaching and assistance to staff in need of performance improvement – Helps staff establish rigorous, measurable goals
· Develops and implements an effective communications plan that creates an intentional collaboration among stakeholders (staff, students, parents, and community) serves as the primary spokesperson concerning building-level issues, keeping parents informed of school-related activities and student performance
· Collaborates and works closely with district administration in matters impacting the district as a whole; participates in district-wide decision making, committees, and meetings to provide input, analysis, recommendation, and assist in the implementation of district-wide initiatives concerning staff development, curriculum, and programs
· Approaches discipline consistently and fairly and thoroughly documents disciplinary actions
· Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents and follow through in a timely manner
· Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
· Fosters a shared commitment to high academic achievement and character development for all students and staff
· Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent and School Board.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty or responsibility.
Executive Director
Reports to: CRSS Board of Directors
Supervises: All professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel attached to Cannon River Stem School.
Evaluation: The Director’s Performance Evaluation system is based the Director’s Job Description and a mutually agreed upon set of Performance Goals, that identifies indicators, markers, results, findings, outcomes, improvements, or other metrics that indicate the Director’s degree of success in meeting his/her Professional Performance Goals. The indicators will be identified at the same time the Professional Performance Goals are adopted and they will be used in both a mid-year formative Professional Performance evaluation and for an end of year summative Professional Performance evaluation.
Purpose: Cannon River STEM School’s vision is to become an innovative leader in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Minnesota while creating a community of students who love to learn. The Executive Director believes in and guides the implementation of this vision.
Goals and Objectives:
- Provide leadership for the school’s shared vision and values.
- Provide leadership for the school’s short- and long-term planning, including strategic planning.
- Implement school policy and provide necessary planning for enrollment, development, and outreach to support the school’s financial health.
- Oversee quality and continuous improvement of the School’s curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Act as the school’s spokesperson with internal and external communities.
- Forge and sustain relationships with the school’s external partners, including neighboring schools, donors, and local community organizations; understand their needs; and communicate them to the school staff and the Board of Directors.
- Serve as the parent contact for school-wide matters or concerns.
- Manage successful parent and community relationships.
- Resolve conflicts with parents and support organizational learning to prevent similar conflicts in the future.
- Effectively manage professional development of teachers, paraprofessional, and administrative and operational staff.
- Effectively identify and manage all legal and compliance issues.
- Provide timely reporting to the Board of Directors on whole-school initiatives and issues.
- Participate actively in and support the finance committee.
- Develop, manage and oversee the school’s budget and manage all school finances.
- Attend all Board-related meetings, functions, and events.
- Understand the community in which Cannon River STEM School operates.
- Ensure that Cannon River STEM School meets or exceeds state and authorizer educational standards.
- Maintain ongoing continuing education requirements for appropriate licensure.
- Oversee and Manage all personnel and human resources activities of the school.
- Draft and provide all necessary reports and other information to the School’s Authorizer.
- Be familiar with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 124E and assist the Board in maintaining full compliance with the Statutes at all times.
- Be familiar with the contract between the School and it’s Authorizer and assist the Board in being in full compliance with the contract at all times.
- Carry out Executive Director Duties, as assigned.
High School Science Teacher
Caledonia Public School District has an opening for a full-time high school science teacher for 2022-2023 school year. The position consists of 3 sections of Science 9 & 2 high school electives. (Tentative until master schedule is finalized.) Applicants must have a Minnesota license or be eligible to obtain a Minnesota license by the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource tab of the school district website and include a resume, cover letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected] Application deadline: April 20, 2022, or until the position is filled.