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Director of Special Services

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Position Summary: The Director of Special Services performs complex professional and administrative work planning, directing and supervising the development, implementation and operation of an effective, total instructional program for students who receive special education services, Section 504, and students receiving other related service including designated state and federal programs, ensuring the compliance of the program with local, state and federal regulations. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Superintendent. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Position Requirements: The Director of Special Services must demonstrate accomplished leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, highly developed communications skills, and successful supervision and management experience with multiple programs. Director of Special Education Administrative Licensure is required. Minimum of two years of successful administrative experience is preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, rules and obligations of a special education provider, comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of regular and special education administration; comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the School District; comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and program development for special students; thorough knowledge of staff evaluation criteria and directives of special education programming; thorough skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in both oral and written forms; ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school officials, staff, Board, parents and the general public. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy and mandated reporting. Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Rate of Pay:
E-8-1 // $107,827 – $175,776 depending on experience

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Director – Cabinet:
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
District contribution into a Differential Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (Premium only HRA). $197.80/month for directors enrolled in single health insurance and $507/month for directors enrolled in family health insurance
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
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave Time
Vacation Time
12 Paid Holidays

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

Speech/Language Pathologist – 1.0 FTE

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Job Description:   
1.0 FTE Speech / Language Pathologist.  This position commences on approximately 8/25/25 with the start of the 25-26 school year.

Qualifications: 
Knowledge and experience providing speech/language services to students.  Ability to administer assessments to determine qualification based on Minnesota Criteria for speech/language services.  Ability to write IEP/IFSP goals and keep accurate records.  Knowledge of due process procedures.  Ability to collect, interpret and report data. Excellent communication skills.  Ability to work in a highly collaborative model.  Ability to collaborate with general and special education teachers regarding students’ communication needs..  All candidates will be considered.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:

  • Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Paid ASHA dues
  • Option of using the 3:1 model to better work in testing and due process requirements
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35

  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

1st Grade Classroom Teacher

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Essential Functions: A full-time (1.0 FTE) First Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our elementary school, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to work as a team in planning and teaching with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively. Must use the Responsive Classroom approach consistently by conducting regular class meetings, supportive exchanges and clear expectations. Collaboration with grade level team, special education team and specialists to develop a positive learning environment. Collaborate and communicate effectively with parents. Support and follow School Board policies and procedures. Be a positive and contributing member of our professional community.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one Pre-K and Kindergarten, two elementary schools 1-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:

  • Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

EL Teacher – 1.0 FTE- 5 Positions

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Job Description: 1.0 FTE EL Teacher at Faribault High School, 5 positions for the 2025-2026 school year. These positions will teach a few self-contained EL language development classes in reading, writing and grammar. They will also be expected to assist upper level EL students with vocabulary development in content areas team teaching in Intermediate Algebra and Geometry.

Licensure: State of Minnesota ESL licensed teacher. Alternatively, if you wish to pursue EL teaching with a different teaching license, an Out-of-Field permission will be requested on your behalf, or if you have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university and are interested in exploring teaching as a career, we are happy to discuss options to help you obtain a teaching license qualifying you to become a teacher and start a new rewarding career.

Essential Function and Abilities:

  • Must have the ability to work as part of a team in planning and teaching, emphasizing differentiated instruction and effective use of assessments.
  • Must consistently use the Responsive Classroom approach, including conducting regular class meetings, supportive exchanges, and setting clear expectations.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education teams, and specialists to develop a positive learning environment.
  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with parents.
  • Support and adhere to School Board policies and procedures.
  • Be a positive and contributing member of our professional community.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience (For more details see FEA Master contract)
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Emphasis on work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

Application Procedure:  Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline:  May 10, 2025 or until filled

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The La Crescent-Hokah Public School’s main office is located in La Crescent, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 980 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/

City Website:   https://www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov/

https://www.cityofhokah-mn.gov/

https://www.brownsvillemn.org/

https://www.cityofdakotamn.com/

https://dresbachmn.org/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The La Crescent-Hokah School Board seeks a superintendent with strong leadership skills in:

  • Demonstrating a commitment to transparency and ethical decision-making, fostering trust with the school board, staff, and community through consistent honesty, and cultivates a culture of kindness, respect, and responsibility
  • Strategically distributes responsibilities to build capacity within the organization, while maintaining clear lines of accountability to ensure effective execution
  • Building and leading a high-performing leadership team, exemplifying collaboration and alignment to achieve district-wide goals, and promotes hard work and continuous improvement among both students and educators
  • Setting and implementing educational priorities, as well as creating and executing strategic plans, driving measurable improvements in student outcomes to guide the district in preparing students for a dynamic global environment
  • Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the unique needs and requirements of special education programs
  • Maintaining a visible and approachable presence, utilizing strong communication skills and proven abilities in human relations to actively engage with all stakeholders, building strong relationships and fostering open communication

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $145,000 – $165,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits available may include Health, Dental, Life, and LTD insurances; VEBA HRA contribution, and 403(b) contribution.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2025

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 MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2025, and must include the completed online application.

Contact Amy Jordan at 507-479-9984 ([email protected]) with questions.  Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.

La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.

District ELL/ESL Teacher

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District ELL/ESL Teacher

Caledonia Area Public School District No. 299 has an opening for a .2 FTE K-12 ELL/ESL teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Candidate must hold an ELL/ESL Minnesota license or be willing to work on an Out of Field Placement (OFP).  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 Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected]  Application deadline April 9, 2025 or until filled.