Welcome to Human Resources

Thanks for your interest in working with us and potentially joining one of our phenomenal teams. We employ individuals who know their work changes the lives of others. Join us today!

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Career Experience

Are you interested in a Career Experience with SWWC? We are happy to host student teachers, job shadowing experiences, interns and others who want to learn more about careers with SWWC! Simply complete a Career Experience application by clicking on the link below and someone will contact you soon.

Career Experience Application

Getting ready for your Career Experience or simply want to learn more about opportunities with SWWC? Click here to read the Career Experience Handbook and click here to view the board policies referenced in the handbook.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, SWWC offers a work/life balance that supports our employees both personally and professionally. Meticulously designed to provide employees and their dependents exceptional care and coverage, SWWC’s benefit plan includes the following:

Medical, Dental and Vision
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement - TRA/PERA and 403(b) & Roth 403(b)
Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
Recognition Awards
Mentorship Program
Employee Professional Development
Student Loan Forgiveness

Job Descriptions

SWWC has five different group classifications. The job description for each position lists its group classification.

Administrators includes all of our administrative staff.
Certified Staff Association (CSA) includes all of our licensed teachers and related service providers such as Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, Educational Consultants, Occupational Therapists, etc.
Direct Student Services (DSS) includes positions such as Special Education Paraprofessionals, Physical Therapy Assistants, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, LPH/Health Paras, etc.
Classified Employees Association (CEA) includes positions such as Administrative Assistants, Help Desk Operator, Accounting Technician, Student Activities Coordinator, etc.
Program Specialists (PS) include positions outside of the scope of our other group classifications or those that may require other certification areas outside of specific licensure with MDE. Some of these positions include Behavior Analyst, Business Services Specialist, Technology Coordinator, etc.

Job descriptions outline the main duties and responsibilities, along with information on qualifications, preferred skillset and essential functions. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@swwc.org.

Administrator Positions CEA Positions CSA Positions DSS Positions Program Specialist Positions

Employee Testimonials

Employee Manual, Policies & Master Agreements

SWWC's Employee Manual contains our operating procedures and expectations and is a valuable communication resource for both the employer and the employee. It provides guidance and information related to the organization's history, mission, values, policies, procedures and benefits in a written format. It is also viewed as a means of protecting the employer against discrimination or unfair treatment claims.

View the Employee Manual

Employee Recognition - GROW

The purpose of the GROW Award is to recognize employees for their outstanding work. Employees can be nominated by their coworkers, supervisors and our members.

GROW Nomination Form

Each month, valid submissions will be:

posted on the GROW webpage
shared on social media and in the Coop Connection
sent to the employee via email with a cc: to their director
entered into a drawing (winner will receive a $25 coupon toward the SWWC store)

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a federal civil rights law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and other sexual misconduct, is a form of sex discrimination. Under SWWC's Title IX Policy and Harassment and Violence Policy, SWWC prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking and retaliation.

Nondiscrimination Notice: SWWC does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, immigration status, familial or marital status, status with regard to public assistance, and/or age in its educational programs and activities, and it is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner.

SWWC has appointed Director of Human Resources, Kari Bailey, as the Title IX Coordinator with overall responsibility for Title IX compliance. She can be reached at 100 London Road, Marshall, MN 56258; 507-537-2292. Questions regarding Title IX may be directed to Kari Bailey or the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.

SWWC has a Title IX policy 522 for students and staff, and a Harassment and Violence Policy 413 specifically for staff.

Any student, employee, or applicant for employment or admission to SWWC who believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, in violation of Title IX, or has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct, may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator, who will assist the complainant in identifying the appropriate SWWC policy to resolve the complaint in an equitable manner.

Filing a Complaint

If you have been subjected to sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct in a school program or activity, you are strongly encouraged to report your experience to the Director of Human Resources and/or fill out a formal complaint form (available below). A report may be made at any time, although you are encouraged to make a report as soon as possible after an incident.
All reports are treated with the high level of seriousness and sensitivity they deserve. Retaliation against any person for making a report or participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited.
Title IX Coordinators are not a confidential source of support. While they address complaints with sensitivity and will not share any information except on a need-to-know basis and as required by federal law and regulations, absolute confidentiality is not possible.
SWWC will respond to all complaints of sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct in a manner that is supportive and fair to all parties.

Training Resources

GROW Recognition for November

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HR Team

HR inquiries can be sent to hr@swwc.org.

Kari Bailey

Director of Human Resources

Work: 507-537-2292

Responsibilities: Bargaining group language (master agreements and personnel policies), contract and letter of assignment, employment or personnel issues, licensure, probationary periods, workplace accommodations (ADA), seniority, and staffing and ULA process.

Jodi Robinson

Human Resource Specialist

Work: 507-337-2963

Responsibilities: Insurance benefits, insurance enrollment through Ease, COBRA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retirement benefits, 403(b) benefits, financial benefits, FMLA Leave, unemployment, verifications of insurance, wellness coordinator and wellness programs.

Kassi Knutson

Staffing Success Coordinator

Work: 507-537-2243

Responsibilities: Internal position applications, career experience program, exit interviews, hiring process, hiring status, job postings, mentor program, recruitment events, reference checks, scheduling orientation, and university partnerships.

Jennifer Lee

Administrative Assistant

Work: 507-537-2285

Responsibilities: Annual training, background checks and hiring status, business cards, clothing store and name badges, contracts, board letters, letters of assignment, employee evaluations/performance reviews, Frontline Central/AppliTrack, GROW awards, job descriptions, jury duty, licensure status, notary public, personnel file requests, PSLF and TLFA loan forgiveness, and workers compensation.