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2021-22 Minnesota Educators Partnership Graduate Teaching Fellowships

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Job Description:  Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education). Teaching fellows are responsible for all teacher duties including the organization and management of their own classrooms, parent/teacher relationships, report cards, and other responsibilities typically connected with classroom teaching in Faribault Public Schools.

  • One position at Roosevelt Elementary
    One position at Jefferson Elementary

The Degree: Teaching fellows can choose among the degree programs offered through the College of Graduate Studies. The majority of these programs require a minimum of 34 credit hours of coursework to earn a Master’s Degree. Upon admission, fellows will be assigned an academic advisor and fellowship program advisor who will both assist them throughout their program. During the teaching fellowship year, all fellows will register each semester for a graduate practicum/seminar course based on their classroom activities (3 credits) plus an additional three to six credits of their choice per semester.

Responsibilities: Teaching fellows are responsible for all teacher duties including the organization of their own classrooms, parent/teaching relationships, report cards, and other responsibilities typically connected with classroom teaching in the district where they are placed. These responsibilities are more fully outlined in information given out by the individual districts.

Further Information and Applications: Applicants will be screened, interviewed, and selected by the partnering school districts. Final decisions on classroom placements will be made by the school districts. Applicants who are chosen for a Graduate Teaching Fellowship must apply to the College of Graduate Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and must meet the entrance requirements. Please contact the Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support for information

Media Paraprofessional

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Middle/High School Media Para Position Available

Caledonia Area Public School District has a middle/high school media para position available beginning immediately.  The hours will be 6 ½ hours per day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 6 hours on Wednesdays.  A two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits or a passing score on the State of Minnesota Competency exam is preferred.  If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921.  Application deadline is March 29, 2021.

(2) – 1.0 FTE EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS – MCKINLEY CENTER

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Job Description:                    2 – Full-time (1.0 FTE)  Early Childhood Special Education Teachers with Faribault Public Schools.  These positions commences with the 2021-22 school year on approximately August 23, 2021.

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 early childhood center, three elementary schools K-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

Superintendent

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About the Community/School District:

The Byron Public Schools’ main office is located in Byron, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 2,374 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 Public Schools School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
  • Has experience in school finance
  • Keeps up on changes in legislation and helps the School District engage the legislative process
  • Is a visionary, creative thinker

Previous superintendent experience is preferred but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2020-2021 school year is $152,200. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 12, 2021

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://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 April 12, 2021, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Byron Public Schools 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 transcript(s) (upon hire, official transcripts must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Barb Dorn, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected], 800-324-4459, ext. 121 (MN only) or 507-508-5501 (cell).

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

Program Coordinator

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Program Coordinator for SPECTRUM
Location: Caledonia, MN

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) and Attitude, Character, Heart, Integrity, Efforts, Values + Excellence (ACHIEVE), that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. HVED is committed to providing the best 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 Program Coordinator. This position will serve SPECTRUM (Setting IV Autism) Program in Caledonia, MN.  This position will work 200 days.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working ASD students
Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of a learning team

Competencies, the successful candidate must possess:

Teamwork: work in team decision-making situations
Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solve: ability to problem-solve and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Leadership: ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

Reports to the Program Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the school personnel to ensure appropriate educational programing
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the program.

Employment Start Date:

Immediate opening, or optional start of August 2021

Travel Requirements:

Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office as needed.

Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt

Evening Adult Education English Language Teacher

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Hours: Part-Time, Monday – Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, follows Faribault Public Schools calendar

Job Duties:

1. Teach classes as assigned by the ABE Program Coordinator

2. Develop engaging curricula in accordance with program standards and instructional practices relevant to adult learners

3. Document and evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessment such as TABE or CASAS

4. Adapt teaching style to engage and retain students

5. Facilitate and integrate technology into instruction

6. Monitor attendance and student progress using the MN ABE online database

Expectations:

1. Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Faribault Public Schools and Minnesota Adult Basic Education programming and comply willingly with all organizational policies and procedures

2. Supports and facilitates positive interactions with others by exhibiting individual maturity, respect for others, and a team-centered approach

3. Maintains student confidentiality by complying with the Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Act

4. Values a multicultural workplace

5. Exhibits effective verbal and written communication/presentation skills

6. Maintains good working relationships with administrative, clerical and program staff within the Community Education/Adult Basic Education program, Faribault Public Schools and with staff of partnering agencies