Employment

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Runestone Area Education District works in partnership with the school districts of Alexandria, Brandon-Evansville, Minnewaska, Osakis and Parkers Prairie working together to serve our special education students. We believe students who receive the appropriate help and support can develop the skills necessary to keep pace with traditional classroom settings. We aim to teach all of our students how to leverage their strengths in areas that may be difficult, and how to search for the tools in order to succeed. 

We provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We also value work-life balance, offering flexible work locations outside of direct student service hours. Starting pay is determined by education and experience per the Teacher’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a range of $46,258 to $87,302 for a 183-day contract. 

To apply, please submit your application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to: Runestone Area Education District PO Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326. Contact Heidi Grove at 320-763-5559 or email hgrove@alexschools.org.  Runestone Area Education District is an equal opportunity employer.  Application below.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Early Interventionist)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Birth to 3 Special Education Teacher (Early Interventionist) to provide developmental services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. In this role, you will work directly with families in their homes to implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Your primary focus is not just direct instruction, but coaching parents and caregivers to embed learning opportunities into their daily routines.  This position would support Brandon-Evansville, Osakis and Parkers Prairie. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Runestone Area Education District is seeking a .80 FTE Itinerant Occupational Therapist to provide specialized support for students (ages 0–22) whose motor, sensory, or functional abilities impact their educational performance. This position will conduct assessments, develop IEP goals, and provide interventions. The OT serves as the district’s primary expert in fine motor development, sensory processing, and adaptive equipment to ensure students can function independently within the least restrictive environment.  The position follows the Teacher Contract structure working .80 FTE, 146.4 working days, although these days may be served throughout the full fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).  This position assignment is to tentatively fill the needs of the Minnewaska district, with some possibility of supporting the B-2 program in Alexandria for the 2026-2027 school year.  RAED supports all five member districts, so this assignment is variable based on needs from year-to-year in those member districts.   

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Runestone Area Education District is currently seeking a 1.0 FTE School Psychologist for the 2026-2027school year. This position will be working in an itinerant job role supporting students by conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations of children ages birth to 21 who are suspected of having learning behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. In addition, the school psychologist will aid in conducting functional behavior assessments, interpret assessment results, collaborate with other professionals, and present results to parents and school personnel at team meetings. These services may also include consultation to staff and administrators regarding behavior management, IEP goals, teaching strategies, special education criteria, laws and procedures as well as providing in-service training.