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Director of Finance & Facilities

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Alexandria Public Schools is dedicated to fostering a safe, welcoming learning environment while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility. We seek a skilled and strategic Director of Finance & Facilities to provide expert leadership in the district’s financial operations and oversee facilities management, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources.

Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Director of Finance & Facilities plays a critical role in guiding the district’s financial planning, budgeting, compliance, and reporting. This position leads all aspects of financial management with a focus on public finance, while also overseeing the maintenance, safety, and operation of district facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance and Business Services

  • Develop, implement, and monitor the district’s annual budget aligned with strategic goals and objectives.
  • Oversee revenue forecasting, expenditure tracking, cash flow management, and short-term investment strategies.
  • Compile and analyze levy data and provide clear recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board.
  • Provides financial data analysis for buildings, programs, and negotiations.
  • Plans and coordinates capital purchases for the district.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial laws and regulations.
  • Lead and coordinate the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors.
  • Review and manage property & liability insurance coverage for school facilities and personnel.
  • Coordinate school elections and reporting to third-party agencies as required.
  • Supervise Business Services, Buildings and Grounds, and Food & Nutrition Services departments, including staff performance evaluations and development.
  • Present at School Board meetings and participate in relevant professional organizations.

Facilities and Operations

  • Oversee the Building and Grounds Department to ensure safe, healthy, and well-maintained school facilities.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, and manage major repair and renovation projects.
  • Conduct regular inspections of all school buildings and grounds to evaluate maintenance, custodial, and security needs.
  • Manage environmental safety programs, including material abatement and air quality testing, to maintain compliance and protect occupant health.
  • Chair the District Safety Committee to ensure adherence to all safety policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Monitor facilities-related budgets and expenditures to maintain financial accountability and efficiency.
  • Determine and prioritize district-wide maintenance needs and requirements.
  • Direct grounds activities and oversee custodial and maintenance functions to maintain optimal facility conditions.
  • Ensure all safety and environmental programs comply with state, federal, and local regulations across district sites and facilities.

Compensation Package: 

  • Starting base salary $120-140K commensurate with experience (year-round position)
  • Performance Goal Incentive Pay
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • District contributions for Health, Dental, Life insurance and Health Savings Account
  • 403(b) match

Family Engagement & SEL Intervention Specialist

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Position: Certified Family Engagement & SEL Intervention Specialist

Teacher Level: Elementary

Building: Woodland Elementary School

FTE:  1.0 FTE

Report to: Principal/Director of Student Support Services

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Woodland Elementary School “Leaves of Learning” is seeking a dedicated and passionate Certified Family Engagement & SEL Intervention Specialist to join our team.

The Certified Family Engagement and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Interventionist for the elementary level supports the academic, emotional, and behavioral development of young learners by building strong family-school partnerships and implementing age-appropriate SEL interventions. This position focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment for students in grades K–5 while empowering families to engage actively in their children’s education.

Key Responsibilities:

Family Engagement:
Develop and implement strategies to engage families in their children’s education.
Facilitate parent workshops, family events, and training on academic support and SEL practices.
Serve as a liaison between the school and families.
Collaborate with community organizations to provide resources and services to students and families.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL):
Deliver direct SEL instruction to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
Support school-wide implementation of evidence-based SEL programs and practices.
Assist teachers and staff with integrating SEL into daily classroom routines.
Monitor and evaluate student progress on SEL competencies and provide targeted interventions.

Collaboration and Leadership:
Participate in the MTSS SEL team to identify student needs and develop intervention plans.
Provide professional development for school staff on family engagement strategies and SEL.
Maintain detailed documentation of interventions, family outreach, and student progress.
Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.

Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collect and analyze data to inform interventions.
Leadership and facilitation skills for engaging families and leading workshops.
Familiarity with SEL frameworks, behavior intervention strategies, and family systems theory.

Work Environment:
School-based setting with occasional home visits and community outreach.
Flexible hours may be required for evening/weekend family events or meetings.

Additional Duties As Assigned:

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building
schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.
Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues
Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level
meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required;
attend professional development activities.

Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related discipline.
Preferred:
Certification or training in trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, or SEL curriculum (e.g., CASEL-aligned programs)
Coursework, certification or experience with family and community engagement

Compensation: $48,229-$81,034 – follows the Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution of $700 per month
Dental Insurance
District contribution of $40 per month
13 sick leave days per year
2 personal leave days per year
$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend
2% 403b Match after completion of probationary period

Speech and Language Pathologist

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Teacher Level: Speech & Language Pathologist

Building Location: District wide

Total FTE: 1.0

Bargaining Unit:  Education Minnesota Alexandria

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Performs intermediate professional work identifying students with speech-language impairments, providing speech and language services, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Essential Functions:

Provide speech and language therapy to qualifying students on caseload.
Manage due process requirements and bill medical assistance.
Prepare lesson plans.
Consult with teachers and parents regarding programming for students.
Assess and screen students for possible speech-language impairments.
Participate in building and district meetings as necessary.
Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues; evaluate new technologies and/or procedures.
Participate in meetings (IEP, Evaluation, building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree with coursework in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field and minimal experience with an internship, student teaching or practicum 2 years prior to employment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Special Requirements
Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA
Teaching License from State of Minnesota

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution of $700 per month
Dental Insurance
District contribution of $40 per month
13 sick leave days per year
2 personal leave days per year
$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend
403b match of 2% upon completion of probationary period

Salary Range:48,229-81,034

Middle School Grade 6 English Language Arts Teacher

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Position: Middle School Grade 6 English Language Arts

Location: Discovery Middle School

Position Type: 1.0 FTE

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and
determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that
is conducive to learning.
Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for reinstruction
or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom;
determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and
determine how to approach bad behaviors.
Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for
individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education
Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment
process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional
presentations.
Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student
conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.
Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide
indirect supervision during regular school days.
Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional
units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.
Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings,
staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional
development activities.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution of $700 per month
Dental Insurance
District contribution of $40 per month
13 sick leave days per year
2 personal leave days per year
$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend
2% 403b match upon completion of probationary period

Learning Resource Teacher

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Position: Learning Resource Teacher (LRT)

Teacher Level:Elementary

Building Location: Garfield, Miltona, and Carlos

Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria

Total FTE: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Essential Functions:

Deliver reading instruction to small groups of students.    Assess and evaluate student performance using progress monitoring tools; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach negative behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs;  implement student assessments and evaluate results; work collaboratively with the student intervention team and classroom teachers.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Participate in meetings as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Benefits:

Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The BOLD Public School’s main office is located in Olivia, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 600 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

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

City Website:   https://olivia.mn.us/

https://www.birdislandcity.com/

https://lakelillian.govoffice.com/ 

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

  • Is proficient in managing and optimizing school district financial resources with a strategic approach to budgeting
  • Empowers team members by assigning responsibilities while ensuring clear oversight and accountability
  • Excels in cultivating and guiding a high-performing leadership team to achieve district goals effectively
  • Demonstrates unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical practices in interactions with the board, staff, and the community
  • Is knowledgeable in navigating and applying both state and federal education mandates to ensure full compliance and operational alignment
  • Has experience in contract negotiations and is adept in navigating the complexities of collective bargaining processes

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary of

$115,000 – $140,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits are available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 29, 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 May 29, 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.

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