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POSITION SUMMARY Ortonville Public Schools is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking educator to lead our High School Business program with the possibility of serving as the district?s Work-Based Learning Coordinator. It is an opportunity to anchor a growing Career Pathways program connecting Ortonville students to real-world experiences across Business and Entrepreneurship, Skilled Trades, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Human Services. Our newly adopted 2026?2031 Strategic Plan places student engagement, personalized learning, and career-connected experiences at the center of what we do. The educator we hire will help build that future alongside students, staff, families, and community partners. ABOUT ORTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ortonville is a tight-knit western Minnesota community on the shore of Big Stone Lake, where families know the school by name and the school knows the community. Our Strategic Plan is built on five core values: Student Success, Safety and Security, Relationships and Community, Integrity and Character, and Lifelong Learning. Our work is guided by the G.R.O.W.S. framework: we Grow, Relate, Own, Work with Purpose, and Serve. Educators here have a direct line to the work. Decisions are made close to the classroom, partnerships with local employers are real and active, and the impact of a strong teacher is visible across the community. WHY THIS ROLE ? Program anchor. Lead the Business and Entrepreneurship pathway and coordinate work-based learning experiences across all five Career Pathways. ? Real partnerships. Build and strengthen relationships with Ortonville-area employers, civic organizations, and postsecondary partners that translate directly into student internships, job shadows, and credentialed experiences. ? Personalized learning. Design instruction that connects each student?s interests and goals to authentic career exploration and the traits in our Portrait of a Graduate. ? Investment in you. Ortonville Public Schools will support the successful candidate in obtaining or renewing the Work-Based Learning endorsement, including coursework and licensure costs. ? Visible impact. Your work will be a public expression of the district?s strategic commitment to career readiness and community partnership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instruction (Business Education). ? Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality instruction in secondary Business Education courses, aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards and district curriculum. ? Develop and refine course offerings in Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Marketing, and related areas based on student interest and pathway needs. ? Integrate technology, project-based learning, and AI literacy in ways that support creative, collaborative, and authentic student work. ? Use data-informed practices, common assessments, and PLC collaboration to monitor student progress and adjust instruction. Work-Based Learning Coordination Option - if licensure dicates ? Operate the district?s Work-Based Learning program in compliance with Minnesota Department of Education requirements and applicable MSBA-aligned policies. ? Identify, recruit, train, and maintain a roster of business and community partners offering quality WBL placements (job shadows, internships, school-based enterprises, youth apprenticeships). ? Coordinate student placements, learning agreements, training plans, supervision visits, and required documentation. ? Collaborate with the school counselor on Personal Learning Plans so that WBL experiences align with each student?s pathway and post-secondary goals. ? Track outcomes and report progress on Career Pathway and WBL participation to building and district leadership. Program and Community Leadership. ? Partner with the incoming Agriculture teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences staff, and other pathway leads to build coherent K?12 career exploration experiences. ? Represent Ortonville Public Schools professionally in conversations with employers, chambers, civic groups, and post-secondary institutions. ? Support student leadership through advising or co-advising a career and technical student organization (BPA) Professional Practice. ? Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom culture reflecting the district?s Core Values and Portrait of a Graduate. ? Participate in PLCs, department meetings, professional development, and district initiatives. ? Communicate clearly and proactively with students, families, colleagues, and partners. ? Perform other duties as assigned by the High School Principal or Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS Required. ? Valid Minnesota teaching license in Business Education (Tier 3 or Tier 4 preferred; Tier 2 considered with a clear pathway to full licensure) issued by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). ? Work-Based Learning endorsement OR willingness to obtain the endorsement within the first year of employment with district support. ? Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners. ? Effective written and verbal communication skills. ? Successful background check as required by Minnesota Statute. Preferred. ? Active Work-Based Learning endorsement at time of hire. ? Prior experience coordinating internships, apprenticeships, or other career-connected learning programs. ? Background or work experience in business, finance, entrepreneurship, or industry. HOW TO APPLY Qualified candidates should submit the following through the district application portal: ? Completed Ortonville Public Schools application ? Cover letter addressing your interest in this role and your vision for career-connected learning ? Current resume ? Copy of current Minnesota teaching license (or eligibility documentation) https://www.ortonville.k12.mn.us/district/employment Position open until filled. First review of applications will begin on [insert date]. QUESTIONS AND CONTACT Kris Evje , Superintendent Ortonville Public Schools [Insert mailing address] [Insert phone] | [Insert email] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Ortonville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other protected class status. This commitment applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, consistent with applicable federal and Minnesota law and MSBA-aligned district policies. Grow. Relate. Own. Work with Purpose. Serve. Empower Today. Excel Tomorrow. -- Kris Evje Superintendent Ortonville School District 2903 #Ortonvilleschools