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Superintendent of Schools

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About the district: Owatonna Public Schools serves approximately 5,100 students across PreK-12 grades. We inspire a community of learners with equitable access to high-quality, innovative learning opportunities ensuring all students are college, career, and life-ready.

Leadership Profile: The Owatonna School Board seeks a Superintendent with proven leadership experience and skills in:

  • Core Values and Vision of Learning: Collaborates to set rigorous goals, apply research-based practices, uphold high expectations, align resources, lead initiatives, and communicate progress. Expand career pathways through business and college partnerships while ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.
  • Instructional Leadership: Champion innovative instruction, oversee curriculum development, and use data-driven decisions to close achievement gaps and foster a supportive, engaging learning environment
  • Financial Management and Human Relations: Ensure financial stability by adhering to board parameters, leading levy efforts, and optimizing resources. Strengthen staff retention, morale, and growth through strategic development.
  • Communication and Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships through transparent communication and active community engagement. Communicate transparently and leverage media to promote initiatives and build partnerships.

Qualifications: A Specialist Degree in school administration or educational leadership or a doctorate degree in educational leadership. A valid Minnesota Superintendent’s License. Three years experience in teaching and four years experience in school-level administration is required, two years district-level preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing diverse and inclusive educational environments. Proven track record of effective fiscal management and resource allocation. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to inspire and motivate staff, students, parents/guardians, and the community. Commitment to fostering a culture of equity, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Contract Information:
A competitive salary and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $170,000 – $210,000 which is negotiated based on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits may include Health Insurance through BCBS /Dental/Life/LTD, TRA pension, 403(b) Matching Annuity, Personal time, Holidays, and ESST (Sick) leave.

Contact Director of Human Resources, Chris Picha ([email protected]) with questions.

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) 1.0 FTE – Blooming Prairie Public Schools

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Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides an opportunity to work with students with various disabilities across grade levels.

ISD #756 is a small rural school district in SE Minnesota. We serve approximately 900 students Pre-K – 12. We have seen a gradual increase in the student population over the past several years and recently completed a building project. We added additional classroom space to accommodate our growth along with an auditorium, gym space, flex spacing, and art classrooms, renovating our Ag/Industrial Tech spaces, and completing several long-term facility maintenance projects.

Director of Finance

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Position Summary: The Director of Finance is the Chief Financial Officer for the District and as such is responsible for managing its budgetary and financial affairs, directs all matters related to general business practices, and has overall responsibility for the effective administration of the various business policies and practices approved by the School Board. The Director of Finance shall administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.

Position Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and extensive experience working as a financial manager in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA certification preferred. Demonstrated organizational ability and human resource leadership skills. Expertise in financial management and ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial details. An understanding of technology and procedures. The possession of superior leadership skills and an exceptional ability to work with other people in the organization to promote the objectives of the system.  An understanding of school system organization and knowledge of the relationship between business principles and their use in achieving educational objectives.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as legal contracts, statutes, and documents from the MN Department of Education.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to groups or individuals.  Ability to express complex issues effectively.

Physical Demands: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Other Skills & Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing school district financial practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in school districts; ability to evaluate financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, governmental officials, and the general public. Consistent and reliable attendance.

Rate of Pay:
E-8-3 // $115,856 – $178,048 depending on experience

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Director – Cabinet:
Health Insurance is 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
11 Paid Holidays

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

Speech-Language Pathologist 1.0 FTE – Blooming Prairie Public Schools

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Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides an opportunity to work with students with various disabilities across grade levels.

ISD #756 is a small rural school district in SE Minnesota. We serve approximately 900 students PreK–12. We have seen a gradual increase in the student population over the past several years and recently completed a building project. We added additional classroom space to accommodate our growth along with an auditorium, gym space, flex spacing, and art classrooms, renovating our Ag/Industrial Tech spaces, and completing several long-term facility maintenance projects.

Special Education Teacher 1.0 FTE – Blooming Prairie Public Schools

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Blooming Prairie Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time intermediate/high school special education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides an opportunity to work with students from 5th to 12th grade with various disabilities.

ISD #756 is a small rural school district in SE Minnesota. We serve approximately 900 students PreK-12. We have seen a gradual increase in the student population over the past several years and recently completed a building project. We added additional classroom spaces to accommodate our growth, including an auditorium, gym space, flex spaces, and art classrooms, renovating our Ag/Industrial Tech spaces and completing several long-term facility maintenance projects.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Byron Public School’s main office is located in Byron, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 2,440 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.bears.byron.k12.mn.us/

City Website:  https://www.byronmn.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Byron School Board seeks a superintendent with strong leadership skills who:

  • Demonstrates integrity and consistent ethical behavior in all interactions and situations with the school board, faculty, and the broader community, ensuring trust and transparency
  • Embodies a visionary mindset coupled with innovative thinking skills, capable of devising and implementing creative solutions to enhance the educational experience
  • Has a background in managing school finances, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial planning to support the school’s fiscal health and sustainability
  • Exhibits strong communication skills and excels in human relations, effectively engaging with diverse groups to foster a collaborative environment
  • Maintains a visible presence and is easily approachable by the school board, staff, students, parents, and community members
  • Works in close collaboration with the school board, providing well-considered options and recommendations that reflect a deep understanding of the school’s needs and goals, facilitating informed decision-making

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $155,000 – $180,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits may include, Health (including Teladoc Health)/dental, life, long-term disability insurance; tax-sheltered annuity match; VEBA/HSA contribution; vacation; paid holidays; sick/personal/bereavement leave days; and more.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16, 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 16, 2025, and must include the completed online application.

Contact Barb Dorn at 507-508-5501 ([email protected]) with questions.  Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.

Byron Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.