Minnesota Association of  
Alternative Programs  

Position Available August 25, 2008:  Full-time Science Instructor at the Village Ranch Alternative Program                Background Information:  Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. group home.  This program serves males grades 6-12.  Village Ranch Alternative Program is part of the Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) #938.  The MAWSECO central office is located in Cokato, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud. Position Summary:  Instruct physical and life science classes to students in grades 6-12.     Qualifications:  Minnesota licensure in physical and life science is required.  Dual licensure in special education is preferred. Application Materials:  A complete application packet includes letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, credentials and completed application form.  Application form is available on cooperative website http://www.mawseco.k12.mn.us/employment/employment.htm Application Deadline:  open until filled Send Application Materials To:  Karen Jarshaw, Program Coordinator, 13637 60^th St SW, Cokato, MN  55321.   Questions About Application/Position:  Contact Karen Jarshaw, Program Coordinator, @ 320-286-2922 x301 karen.jarshaw@villageranchinc.org MAWSECO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment or provision of service. 

High School English Teacher and Adult Basic Education Instructor

American Indian OIC, Career Immersion High School

Minneapolis, MN  55404

(612) 341-3358 X107

FAX (612) 436-0361

E-mail: Peern@aioic.org

Bachelor’s Degree required; at least two years of teaching/counseling experience preferred;

MN Teacher’s License In English and/or Communication Arts – Secondary Education Level also Required

Firm commitment to providing service to traditionally underrepresented and/or marginalized populations;

Familiarity with Native American community, traditions, and programs. 

Native American Preferred.

Secondary ArtRIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER  River Bend Education District has an opening for a part-time (.39 FTE) Secondary Art Instructor to begin the Fall of 2008. This position involves working as a member of a highly creative team in providing instruction to meet the needs of at-risk students within an alternative school setting.   Licensure as a secondary Art instructor by the MN Board of Teaching is required. Licensure in additional curriculum area(s) is highly desirable. This position offers an academic-year contract and the potential for summer employment. Salary is dependent upon degree and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Interested individuals should send a letter of application, resume and credentials/letters of recommendation by June 27, 2008 to:             Synova Nelson, Coordinator            River Bend Area Learning Center            210 20th South St.            New Ulm, MN  56073              (507) 359-8780            synova@riverbend.k12.mn.us

        BARB BUDAHL
        PERSONNEL OFFICE
        FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
        2800 NW FIRST AVE, SUITE 1
        FARIBAULT MN 55021-0618
        FAX:  (507) 333-6077
        E-MAIL:  barb_budahl@faribault.k12.mn.us