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General Counsel(101130)

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Under limited supervision, provides advice and counsel for the Board and MPS executive management on legal matters concerning the District, and represents the District in legal proceedings, litigation, court appearances, hearings and other disputes; manages staff and contract attorneys.
Salary range – $147,529 to $221,294

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:

 

Provides advice and counsel for the Board and MPS executive management on legal matters concerning the District; provides legal opinions and strategy, minimizes risk and liability, and manages legal issues, disputes and proceedings.
Represents the District in legal proceedings, litigation, court appearances, administrative proceedings, and other disputes and legal actions; manages litigation and establishes case strategy; conducts conferences with opposing parties concerning settlement of cases, and negotiates agreements within scope of authority.
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities and staff of the General Counsel’s Office; protects the legal rights of MPS, enforces rights and obligations, anticipates problems and pursues solutions.
Supervises the District’s Office of Compliance, responsible for compliance with federal and state law, particularly anti-discrimination laws.
Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions.
Represents MPS in negotiating contracts and other legal issues; assures that legal issues are resolved within MPS policy guidelines; reviews and evaluates pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters applicable to the MPS.
Provides legal assessments and recommendations; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine how legal issues should be resolved, based on the facts of law and evidence.
Provides advice and consultation to management on the interpretation and consistent application of state and Federal rules, regulations and policies.
Manages strategies and activities of outside counsel.
Responds to community issues, and coordinates public issues between MPS and various organizations and agencies; advises District on compliance with technical legal issues and appropriate responses to complaints and requests for information.
Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, legal issues, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
Prepares and presents training for District staff on records management and other compliance issues.
Monitors trends in education law, regulations and legislative issues, and recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
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 the law and all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Juris Doctor Degree is required; AND seven (7) years of experience in a public sector legal practice, including civil, criminal, juvenile, Federal, and courtroom experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:
Minnesota criminal and civil statutes, rules, case law, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations governing public education.
Legal precedents and court decisions impacting public education.
Legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools.
Techniques for case management, and the development and presentation of legal strategies.
Principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court and legal hearings.
Duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a General Counsel.
Principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
Skill in:

Analyzing complex administrative and operational data and issues, interpreting laws and regulations, evaluating alternatives, and developing strategies for effective resolution of issues.
Assuming executive level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions.
Litigating cases in legal hearings and courtroom settings.
Effectively assessing, interpreting and applying complex criminal and civil laws to information, evidence and other data compiled.
Investigating, analyzing and resolving complex and sensitive issues and complaints.
Exercising judgment and discretion, negotiating agreements, and mediating difficult situations.
Researching, collecting, analyzing, and preparing data and generating reports.
Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, community leaders, government agency representatives, and the public.
Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Possess and keep current a valid license by the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners to practice law, and remain active with all license requirements.

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 and heavy phone usage.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

Bargaining Unit:     Non-Rep
Grade:                   E21
FLSA Status:         Exempt
Job Group:            Legal Services

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School Social Worker

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The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic as well as social and emotional mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.  The School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.  The School Social Worker works collaboratively with the other School Social Worker and Behavior Interventionists.

Special Education Teacher

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This Special Education teacher position is part of Owatonna High School’s educational program. The teacher works within a team structure to provide specialized instruction to students with multicategorical disabilities. The team structure includes general education teachers, other special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administration. The teacher may co-teach within the general education setting or teach individuals or small groups within the special education setting. The teacher plans jointly with the general education teacher to provide the accommodations and modifications necessary in order for the student to access and make progress within the general education curriculum.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Salary:
Based on Master Agreement

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

Licensure Pathways Specialist – Multilingual Education

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The Southeast Service Cooperative seeks a part-time (20hrs/week) or full-time (40hrs/week) Licensure Pathways Specialist for Project MOMENTUM, a micro-credentialing initiative for Minnesota educators funded by the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of Education. This role will be responsible for leading licensure pathway options at the Southeast Service Cooperative, including pathway advising, course instruction and clinical supervision of teacher candidates. It is anticipated that the grant will be funded through August 30, 2027.

About the Project: Project MOMENTUM will design and implement a series of micro-credentials to provide equitable access to high-quality professional learning opportunities for K-12 educators and school leaders in order to improve instruction for multilingual learners in Minnesota. The development of the micro-credentials will be based on principles of andragogy and interactivity with emphasis on the benefits of bilingualism, asset-based pedagogies, and research-based classroom practices for integrated and multimodal language development. In addition, the microcredentials will highlight linguistically affirming family engagement strategies and instructional models that support language access and equity.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead licensure advising efforts to support candidates through pathway options, including Additional Licensure, Licensure via Portfolio, and potential apprenticeship programs.
  • Serve as a teacher educator for Project MOMENTUM courses using established course syllabi and provide feedback to candidates based on standards rubrics.
  • Collaborate with local schools and educational institutions to establish partnerships for practicum placements and apprenticeship programs within the licensure pathways.
  • Facilitate flexible coaching sessions, group discussions, and office hours to support candidates at all points throughout the licensure process.
  • Conduct clinical supervision for licensure candidates in alignment with PELSB standards.
  • Maintain digital licensure documentation, file structures, and course folders.
  • Meet project milestones and deadlines, effectively managing time and resources.
  • Represent Project MOMENTUM in meetings with PELSB and other partners.
  • Attend virtual and in-person meetings with the Project Director and Project Team.
  • Other duties may also be assigned given project needs and the applicant’s interests and expertise, including contributions to course design and project dissemination efforts.

District Technician Level 1

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Job Description:
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with the installation, maintenance and repair of technological systems, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Responsible for installing and maintaining good operating conditions of building workstations, telephones, classroom equipment and mobile devices. Provide staff development and tutorials related to various district supported software and hardware. Support staff and students with all technology related needs. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Education Technology and Innovation Director.

Essential Functions:Plans, recommends and maintains good operating condition of the district’s data equipment and programs, hardware and software, telephone and voice mail system, video and security system, computer workstations and infrastructure.
Provides initial and follow up troubleshooting for the district’s data equipment and programs, hardware and software, telephone and voice mail system, video and security system, computer workstations and infrastructure.
Recommends repairs and equipment upgrades to the district’s data equipment and programs, hardware and software, telephone and voice mail system, video and security system, computer workstations and infrastructure.
Provides technology services to support ongoing state testing requirements.
Provides technology training to staff.
Plans for, recommends and maintains appropriate back-up systems.
Installs and upgrades various hardware; implements schedule and communicates to users, vendors and implementation team; identifies and resolves issues.
Installs new equipment, cabling and networking devices; ensures proper connectivity; performs component and device checks to ensure proper working order.
Maintains facilities and equipment; monitors facility environmental conditions.
Provides customer service and support.
Other duties as apparent or assigned.