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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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Director of Communications

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Being successful as a Districtwide Communications Director requires a growth mindset, a deep and broad skill set, and the belief that effective family and community engagement is a critical element of our District’s success.

A successful Districtwide Communications Director shows these strengths:

·         Loves our kids, our families, our staff, and our community

·         Can keep lots of proverbial plates spinning at once and make it look easy

·         Remains calm, cool, collected, even in crisis, and anticipates the best next move

·         Can see both the “forest” and “the trees” and weave strategy throughout action

·         Gets along well with others – with similar and different backgrounds to one’s own

 

Essential Duties

·         Strategic communications leadership (planning, design, implementation, and analysis)

·         Media relations and other communication partnerships

·         Emergency/crisis communications

·         Development of individual and series pieces to tell the District’s story and defend against ideological or political threats to the system

·         Work direction for, coaching, and supervision of Communications team

·         Capacity building for communicators districtwide

·         Accessibility oversight and facilitation

·         Budget development and management

 

Current Priorities

·         Strategic Plan release and implementation

·         Family engagement support and development

·         District value branding and public relations

·         Referendum information campaign

·         Enhancing internal communications between district-level departments and schools and programs

Choir/Vocal Music Instructor – Secondary

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This position is part of a thriving music program and enjoys the following benefits:

Time for individual/small group lessons built into teaching assignment
Stipend to direct small extracurricular vocal group
Excellent rehearsal and performance facilities and equipment
High level of school district and community support, including financial and volunteer support from the Dover-Eyota Music Association parent/community booster organization

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Albert Lea Area School District’s main office is located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 3,602 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.alschools.org/

City Website:   https://cityofalbertlea.org/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Albert Lea Area School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Is a visionary, creative thinker
  • Has experience in school district management practices
  • Follows the School Board’s chosen educational philosophy which reflects the community’s values
  • Has knowledge of and experience with negotiations and the collective bargaining process

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A comprehensive compensation package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 10, 2022

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on May 10, 2022, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Albert Lea Area School District Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Jeff Olson, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected]  or 507-340-0628.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Coordinator of Special Services – Early Childhood Special Education

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Position Information:

  • The Coordinator of Special Services—Early Childhood Special Education is responsible for overseeing and assuring the due process procedures of the District are being adhered to by Early Childhood staff.  Duties include serving as a resource regarding program requirements and questions; initial evaluations of all early childhood-referred students as appropriate, supervising ECSE special services paraprofessionals;  ECSE special services  staff development training; curriculum leadership; MARSS reporting; and collaborate with Early Childhood Coordinator.
  • 1.0 FTE ECSE Coordinator
  • $96,237/year
  • Excellent Benefits

Position Requirements:

  • Must hold a valid Minnesota Director of Special Education administrative license
  • Must hold a valid Teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Five+ years of successful teaching experience, with a minimum of three years of experience working with special education students/programs preferred.  Must have strong knowledge of instructional strategies, curriculum and best practices to support student growth.

Part-time Elementary Art Teacher Position Available (0.57 FTE)

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Part-time Elementary Art Teacher Position Available (0.57 FTE)

Caledonia Public School District has an opening for part-time elementary art teacher (0.57 FTE) beginning the 2022-2023 school year.  Must have a Minnesota license or eligible to obtain a Minnesota license.  Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, cover letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to Caledonia Area Elementary School, Mrs. Susan Link, 511 West Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921.   Email:  [email protected]  Application deadline May 13, 2022.

K-12 Dean of Students Position Available

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K-12 Dean of Students Position Available

Caledonia Area Public School District has an opening for a full-time K-12 Dean of Students beginning the 2022-2023 school year.  Must have a Minnesota teaching license or eligible to obtain a Minnesota license.  This position will include, but not be limited to: attendance, development and administration of disciplinary procedures, liaison work to after school programs, government agencies etc.  Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, application letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to:  Caledonia School District Office, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, 511 West Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected]   Application deadline May 9, 2022.