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Special Education Teacher – Starting the 2018-2019 School Year

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Owatonna Public Schools ensures opportunities for all students are realized in the classroom and in life.  We have eight great schools, over 900 incredible staff, just over 5,000 outstanding students and numerous community education programs for residents of all ages.  We are a close-knit community of educators with high expectations for our schools and its students.

Position Summary:
The Teacher is a stand-alone classification.  Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching and direct instructional services or specific learning programs within District curriculum guidelines, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Principal.  Continuous oversight is exercised over paraprofessionals.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Director of Community Education

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Director of Community Education

General Definition of Work
Performs professional work planning, organizing and supervising community education facilities, activities, programs, staff and events, enforcing rules, preparing reports, developing procedures, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Superintendent.  Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions
Assigns, directs and reviews department staff work; recommend s hiring, transferring, suspending, disciplining, and terminating department staff; evaluates staff performance; coaches and/or counsels staff.
Creates, administers and monitors the departmental budget including allocating resources, payroll and approving expenditures.
Manages community education facilities outside the school day including decision making, policy interpretations and other issues.
Participates on various community committees.
Oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures of the department, or as directed by the Superintendent or School Board. Performs needs assessment for the community and evaluates the requirements of programs and markets.
Attends various meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.
Maintain s appropriate marketing and publicity relationships; presents and networks with local association s and municipalities.
Conducts and coordinates departmental administrative meetings.
Prepares and submits internal and external reports to local, state, and federal agencies regarding program statistics,
standards and reimbursements.
Oversees the development and implementation of the district’s early childhood programs, policies and procedures for the department. Creates and coordinates opportunities for Austin Public Schools to inform, listen to, and involve the staff and community in the mission of the early childhood program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Grant writing for and Administration of the Voluntary Pre-K program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of a community education department operation; thorough knowledge of the program areas in community education; thorough knowledge in creating and monitoring a department budget ; thorough knowledge of state and federal funding for community education; thorough knowledge of community programs and related rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of facility planning, programming and operations; ability to maintain order in a public facility; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants , associates and the genera l public.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’ s degree i n education, administration, or related field and extensive experience managing or overseeing a community education facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standi ng, walking and sitting and occasionally requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing , stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling , lifting and repetitive motions; work bas standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; 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 occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements
Minnesota Community Education Director License.
Minnesota K-12 Principals License Preferred

Spanish Teacher

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Position Summary:
This position will be part of the traditional World Language program teaching sections of Spanish 1 and Spanish 2.  Must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with students, be on the cutting edge of strong instructional strategies, and a team player.  Looking for a teacher who is willing to learn new strategies and strong in technology.

Qualifications:
Valid MN 7-12 or 9-12 license required. Will consider a variance if needed.  Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Custodian I

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Position Summary:
The Custodian I performs semi-skilled work cleaning and maintaining school building interiors and exteriors as well as grounds and related work as apparent or assigned to ensure a safe and pleasant appearance of school district buildings and grounds.  Work is performed under the direction of Head Custodian and supervision of Manager of Building Operations.

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (or ability to obtain a HS diploma or GED within 6 months of start date).

Other Skills & Abilities:
General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; general knowledge of life safety procedures; general knowledge of maintenance and storage of hazardous materials; general knowledge of painting equipment and supplies; general knowledge of school board policies and procedures as they relate to terms of employment; general skill using cleaning and snow removal equipment; general skill operating standard office equipment; general skill in the use of cleaning and maintenance of tools and standard tools of the trade; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to take written direction and perform work duties with little or no supervision or guidance; ability to read cleaning supply labels and requirements for handling; ability to be thorough and maintain cleanliness of a building; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building staff, students, co-workers, tradesman, associates and general public.  Reliable and consistent attendance.

Hours/Schedule:
8 hours per day / 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM / 5 days per week / Sunday – Thursday

Custodian I

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The Custodian I performs semi-skilled work cleaning and maintaining school building interiors and exteriors as well as grounds and related work as apparent or assigned to ensure a safe and pleasant appearance of school district buildings and grounds.  Work is performed under the direction of Head Custodian and supervision of Manager of Building Operations.

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (or ability to obtain a HS diploma or GED within 6 months of start date).

Other Skills & Abilities:
General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; general knowledge of life safety procedures; general knowledge of maintenance and storage of hazardous materials; general knowledge of painting equipment and supplies; general knowledge of school board policies and procedures as they relate to terms of employment; general skill using cleaning and snow removal equipment; general skill operating standard office equipment; general skill in the use of cleaning and maintenance of tools and standard tools of the trade; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to take written direction and perform work duties with little or no supervision or guidance; ability to read cleaning supply labels and requirements for handling; ability to be thorough and maintain cleanliness of a building; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building staff, students, co-workers, tradesman, associates and general public.  Reliable and consistent attendance.

Hours/Schedule:
8 hours per day / 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM / 5 days per week / 260 days per year

Owatonna Senior High School Assistant Principal

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Position Summary:
Owatonna Public Schools, a progressive school district of 5,000 students located one hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Principal at Owatonna High School.  The successful candidate will assist the High School Principal to share in the duties and responsibilities of providing leadership to curriculum development, supervision of instruction, evaluation of teachers, scheduling, and public relations for grades 9-12 (enrollment of approximately 1,500 students).

The school district is seeking an experienced, highly successful administrator who possesses and demonstrates 21st century leadership skills, excellent human relations skills, strong background in leading curriculum and instruction efforts, leadership approaches, collaborative approaches in working with individuals and groups, experience working with RTI and PLC structures, ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students and staff, and knowledge and experience in implementing educational best practices within a K-12 educational environment.

Performs difficult professional work assisting the Principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board, meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff, maintaining records and files, preparing reports and related work as apparent or assigned.   Share in the duties and responsibilities of providing leadership to curriculum development, supervision of instruction, evaluation of teachers, scheduling, and public relations.

Position Requirements:
A valid Minnesota K-12 Principal license is required or eligible for such license.  Must hold or be eligible for a MN license as a secondary principal.

– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Excellent organizational skills.
– Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and community.
– Successful experience in working with diverse populations.
– Current knowledge and experience in supporting instruction.
– Has a proven track record of success.
– Works with great integrity

Language Skills:
Ability to communicate to a culturally diverse cross section of individuals and organizations.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the policies, practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of a school; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough skill in oral and written communication; thorough skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; thorough skills in outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, the School Board, parents, elected officials, students, staff, superintendent and the general public; must demonstrate accomplished leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, highly developed communications skills, and in-depth knowledge of instruction and educational issues.