GENERAL EDUCATION ADVISOR (6TH-12TH GRADE)   

Job Summary:

The JGESA Advisor is dedicated to the many roles within a teacher-led school. Interested in the design and building of a student-driven, Project-Based model. Committed to the long-term success of our unique educational program. Providing quality project and seminar instruction while building relationships with individual students. Sit on two site-based teams. Ability to be flexible, yet provide consistency and structure for our students. An active and engaged member of our Team Professional Practice (TPP). Willingness to be along for the adventure!

Teacher/Advisor FTE 1.0

Reports to:  TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors  

Required Qualifications:

• License Requirements: Minnesota licensure grades 6-12.
• Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.
• Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.
• Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.
• Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.
• First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.
• Ability to serve on two management teams.
• Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Charter school experience.
• Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.
• Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.
• License in 6-8/9-12 science, Language Arts, and/or math preferred. 

*Duties and requirements are subject to change.

Compensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Salary based on years of experience, licensure and other qualifications. Competitive benefits package included through EdVisions Coop.

Updated on 5/19/23

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SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISOR (6TH-12TH GRADE)/LICENSED ADVISOR 

Job Summary:

Instruct students with disabilities in basic academic and social skills.  Design and implement a program to help students with disabilities to get credits and successfully complete their schooling and prepare for life outside of school.  Complete paperwork, arrange, and participate in meetings as required by Federal Law.  Participate in the Child Study Team to design interventions, assess, and place students in appropriate programs/  Perform duties as part of site-based management teams in the school.

Reports to:  TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors

Teacher/Advisor: FTE 1.0 

Required Qualifications:

• License Requirements: Special Education
• Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.
• Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.
• Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.
• Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.
• First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.
• Ability to serve on two management teams.
• Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Charter school experience.
• Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.
• Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.
• ASD license preferred

*Duties and requirements are subject to change.

Compensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Competitive benefits package included through EdVisions Coop. 

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Job Updated on 5/19/2023

EDUCATION SPECIALIST (6TH-12TH GRADE)/LICENSED ADVISOR 

Job Summary: 

The Specialist Education Advisor works with 8-15 students (students on Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 Plans, and students that are receiving interventions as part of the Child Find Process) in the completion of Minnesota Standards requirements in a collaborative co-taught classroom.  The Educational Specialist Advisor will assist students in finding resources or steps of project completion as needed.  Keep all attendance, transcripts, and records up to date and available for students’ use.  The Educational Specialist Education Advisor is responsible for assisting Special Education Advisors in data collection, being present at team meetings and providing recommendations for educational programming. Additionally,  Advisors “check-in” with students daily setting goals that address academic as well as personal goals.  Advisors also take an active role in site-based teams.  Advisors take on additional duties as necessary, according to availability, skills, and talents.

Teacher/Advisor FTE 1.0

Reports to:  TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors  

Required Qualifications:

• License Requirements: Minnesota licensure grades 6-12.
• Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.
• Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.
• Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.
• Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.
• First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.
• Ability to serve on two management teams.
• Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Charter school experience.
• Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.
• Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.
• License in Special Education and/or another license. *Behavior Specialist license preferred

*Duties and requirements are subject to change.

Compensation: Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Salary based on years of experience, licensure and other qualifications. Competitive benefits package included through EdVisions Coop.

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SCHOOL COUNSELOR (6TH-12TH GRADE)

OFFICE MANAGER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Job Summary: 

The Office Manager/Office Administrator is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the school administrative office. Provide administrative assistance to the committee chairs and school staff and students by managing the school’s financial records and transactions through use of district information technology systems, district MDE data report management and submission, answering/screening phone calls, preparing correspondence and other written communication, receiving and responding to inquiries and requests, coordinating meetings and events, supervising office staff, performing various personnel management functions, assist with crisis situations, handle confidential information, keep an organized and neat workspace that presents the school in a professional manner, and other related duties. 

Reports to:  TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors 

Classification: 1.0 FTE 

Compensation and Schedule: 

Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Salary starts at $40,000 and increases based on years of experience, licensure and other qualifications. Competitive and comprehensive benefits package included through EdVisions Cooperative.

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. 

Minimum Qualifications/Abilities:

• Minimum of a two-year degree or charter school office experience

• Ability to find resources on the Internet and in the community

• Strength in flexibility, adaptable, and problem solving skills

• Must have a cheerful disposition and ability to collaborate.

• Ability to problem solve without getting flustered.

• Entry level bookkeeping skills.

• Organized, good systems management.

• Management ability to supervise transportation and staff driving vans, as well as school lunch staff.

• Ability to follow advisors’ direction and written plan

• Ability to maintain student confidentiality

• Appropriate communication skills

• Ability to self motivate and self direct

• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of the student as directed by advisors or other staff

• Excellent computer skills, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred: 

• School operations experience

• School transportation experience

• School lunch program experience

• Charter school experience.

• Finance experience.

• Preferred knowledge of MDE terms and systems

• Preferred knowledge of JMC and Headrush/PBL management software

Office Administrator/Operations Coordinator Job Description

Posted on 5/19/2023

OFFICE ASSISTANT MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Summary: 

The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the school front office.This person is the first point of contact for all students, staff, families, visitors, and volunteers. They should be welcoming, personable, and helpful as they represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. This person is organized, flexible, and has the ability to multitask as they serve the community through phone calls, written communication, and face-to-face contact. This person will provide administrative assistance to the various committee chairs, school staff and students by managing daily attendance through use of district information technology systems, answering/screening phone calls, receiving and passing information to committees based on incoming inquiries and requests, coordinating meetings and events, handle confidential student information, keep an organized and neat work space that presents the school in a professional manner, and other related duties.

Reports to:  TPP (Team Professional Practice), Personnel Committee, Board of Directors 

Supervised by:  Indirect supervision Personnel Team and some direct supervision of the Office Manager/Licensed Staff

Classification: 1.0 FTE Non-exempt hourly position  

Compensation and Schedule: 

Reviewed and established annually by the Personnel Team and Board of Directors. Hourly wage based on experience and increases will be based on years, certifications and other qualifications. Full-time (36-40 hours) per week during the school year (potential reduced hours during the summer months); 220 +/- contract day. Benefits include: 12 paid leave days and a comprehensive benefits package through EdVisions Cooperative. 

Minimum Qualifications/Abilities:

• Minimum of a two-year degree or charter school office experience
• Proficiency in Google email, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Presentations and/or Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to generate clear and concise documents
• Adeptness with social media tools
• Strong organization skills including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, create/request clarity on multiple priorities, and accomplish tasks under a deadline
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and poise in communicating with people.
• Excellent professional writing and oral communications skills
• Ability to contribute ideas for continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively as a contributing member of a small team with humor and creativity
• Flexibility and adaptability - an ability to react positively and quickly to last-minute changes
• Ability to work with students who need additional supports (are on Individualized Education Plans or similar) 
• Strong level of maintaining professionalism and privacy when handling student data 

Preferred: 

• Charter school experience.
• Finance experience.
• Preferred knowledge of MDE terms and systems
• Preferred knowledge of JMC and Headrush (project-based management systems)
• Atrium and OPEC system management
• Asset tracking and management

Office Assistant Manager/Administrative Assistant Job Description

Updated on 5/19/2023

ST. THOMAS SCHOOL CONSORTIUM PROGRAM STUDENT TEACHER - .80 FTE

We are seeking Student-Teacher applicants who are looking to participate through the St. Thomas Charter School Consortium teacher residency program. 

Job Summary:

A JGESA Student-Teacher will be privy to the many roles within a teacher-led school. Essential duties are to include providing academic skills support; fostering peer relationships and effective social skills; assist in individual and small-group classes in the Special Education and General Education settings so that students can have positive learning experiences at school. Sit on two site-based teams (Special Education and another that aligns with background/expertise). Ability to be flexible, yet provide consistency and structure for our students. An active and engaged member of our Team Professional Practice (TPP). Willingness to be along for the adventure!

Compensation: 

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LICENSED SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 

Updated 5/19/2023

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF Subs

Updated on 5/19/2023