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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Kasson-Mantorville School District’s main office is located in Kasson, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 2,172 kindergarten through grade twelve students.

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

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

https://www.mantorville.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Kasson-Mantorville School Board seeks a superintendent who:

• Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with all stakeholders across the district
• Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
• Develops and directs an effective leadership team
• Promotes business and community involvement in schools
• Has experience in school finance
• Is a visionary, creative thinker

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a minimum salary of $150,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 5, 2024

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 February 5, 2024, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Kasson-Mantorville 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 official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Amy Jordan, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-479-9984.

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

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, manages Principal and Assistant Principal hiring and leadership development; manages strategic projects for Human Resources.

 

Bargaining Unit: MACA l Grade: 63 l Salary Range*: $77,344 – $96,590 per year l FLSA Status: Exempt

*The salary range for this position is provided by the listed bargaining unit’s collective bargaining agreement; actual pay will be based on selected candidates’ experience, internal salary promotion practices and internal pay equity.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Designs, implements, and administers school leadership development programs.
Monitors program compliance with regulations and standards; evaluates HR programs, and develops recommendations for changes.
Coordinates the recruitment process for Principals and Assistant Principals; monitors process to assure compliance with HR policies; administers assessments to build applicant pools; coordinates interview, testing and selection; coordinates with hiring managers.
Manages pre-service teacher process by coordinating with universities to ensure student teachers are registered and complete background checks; provides student teacher orientations.
Manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders; identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team(s).
Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables.
Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to provide information and obtain feedback regarding search and selection process.
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis
At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or related field; AND two (2) years of professional experience in human resources management, performance management or project management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:

Minneapolis Public Schools policies and regulations.
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and customer service.
Principles and practices of human resources management in a public agency setting.
Principles and techniques for project management and organizational development.
Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
Principles of record keeping and records management.
Computer software applications related to duties.
Skill in:

Interpreting and applying facilities management principles.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Developing, tracking, analyzing and generating reports on recruitment, hiring, and diversity performance metrics.
Analyzing data and recommending effective solutions.
Conforming to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership and stakeholders.
Operating a personal computer utilizing a wide variety of specialized software.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work, heavy phone usage, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

 

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.  Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

 

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

 

Position Description and Function

 

The Teacher Development Team (under the umbrella of Talent Development & Management within the Human Resources Department) aims to ensure all students are served by effective, diverse, equitable and resilient educators.  To this end, the Teacher DevelopmentTeam supports the work of teacher development and Q Comp, including:

ProPay
Teacher leadership
Principles of adult learning and professional development facilitation
Observations, coaching, and the Standards of Effective Instruction (SOEI)
Responsibilities

Collaborate with the other TOSAs and DPFs on the Teacher Development Team to oversee the implementation of Teacher Development and Q Comp, which includes:

Lead the implementation of the MPS ProPay program, including training and guidance for ProPay instructors and participants
Collaborate with the Professional Development Coordinators to support the administration of ProPay
Support best practices and principles of adult learning
Work collaboratively with other members of the Teacher Development Team, PAR Mentors, and other district teams as needed to support the creation and implementation of district-wide Professional Development for licensed educators, including:
Training opportunities that support New Teacher Orientation (NTO) and the MPS Achievement of Tenure (AofT)
Professional development for educators who serve in site-based Q Comp leadership roles
Job-embedded professional development for teachers and related services at sites in collaboration with the Academic PD Team, including training for teacher leaders who support job-embedded professional development at sites
Professional development of new SOEI primary observers (principals) and secondary observers (teachers) by planning and facilitating SOEI certification training sessions
In collaboration with others on the Teacher Development Team, support projects and initiatives aimed to increase teacher retention
Other duties as assigned
Reports To: The Manager of Teacher Development & Q Comp

 

Qualifications:

Valid Minnesota teaching license
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience.  Tenured in MPS preferred
Extensive knowledge of best practices for adult learning
Demonstrated success in working both independently and collaboratively on a team
Demonstrated success in developing and leading/facilitating professional development for adults
Experience in teacher leader position preferred, such as master teacher, pre-service supervisor, mentor teacher or other professional development positions
Demonstrated success in working with students and staff of racially diverse backgrounds, applying differentiated learning strategies, and improving student achievement in the classroom preferred
Salary:

Teacher Salary Schedule (43 weeks) with opportunities for extended and/or flex time to support summer planning and summer professional development.

 

For More Information Contact:

Emily R. Olson, Director, Talent Development and Management at [email protected]