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Executive Director STRIDE Academy
STRIDE Academy is a public Charter School located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

STRIDE Academy is a K-8 school with an approximate enrollment of 530 students. STRIDE’s student population in 2022 is: 76% Black, the majority of which are East African (Somali), 19% White, and 3% Hispanic. 77% of STRIDE students qualified to receive Free or Reduced priced lunch.

STRIDE Academy is authorized by Pillsbury United Communities. For over 140 years, Pillsbury United Communities has laid the foundation for full, healthy lives for children and families.

STRIDE Academy’s mission is to nurture individuals while fostering leadership and empowering students to attain their highest potential in a family-centered environment.

STRIDE values effective community collaboration, an increased feeling of physical, social, and emotional wellbeing among students, and positive and culturally responsive practices that increase school connectedness.

STRIDE aims to teach effective critical thinking skills, in addition to compassionate responses, and high emotional intelligence in order to foster successful leaders of today and of the future.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: STRIDE Academy’s Executive Director reports to the School Board and is an inspirational leader who values transparency and accountability, all with an eye on doing what is best for students.

STRIDE Academy’s School Board seeks an Executive Director who:

Possesses strong character, acting with honesty in an ethical manner while interacting with the School Board, staff, and school community.
Is committed to the mission and vision of STRIDE Academy and Pillsbury United Communities.
Is committed to ongoing professional and personal development, including but not limited to the areas of healthy school cultures, differentiated learning, trauma responsive schools, and anti-racism.
Has understanding of school finance and long-term budget planning and is committed to school sustainability and growth.
Is an effective communicator with a broad range of audiences and demographics and understands how to navigate complicated relationships. Equally important is the ability to actively listen to members of the school community, including families and students, taking a diplomatic and balanced approach.
Will become involved in, value, and cultivate partnerships with the greater Central Minnesota community, as well as with the Pillsbury United Communities’ partnerships.
Will empower leadership staff to achieve their fullest potential.
Will work closely with the School Board and provide recommendations that are in the best interest of the students served by STRIDE Academy.
Will assist with developing and maintaining policies and procedures across the district.
Stays at the forefront of education, especially as it has to do with closing achievement gaps and enhancing student performance.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of education that meets the individualized needs of each student.
Thinks critically and takes a forward-thinking and creative approach to problem solving.
Is flexible and willing to change course when new information arises; ability to keep a sense of humor even during challenging times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as an Educational Leader in similar sized schools is preferred.
Experience working with similar demographic populations is preferred.
A degree in Educational Leadership or Administration Leadership is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with many diverse groups and individuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous Executive Director or Superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
Experience with strategic planning preferred.
Experience cultivating healthy and supportive school climate preferred.
Knowledge of Charter Schools and Charter Law

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $125,000 to $140,000, will be negotiated commensurate with education and relevant job experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 2, 2022

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Please submit a Letter of interest, Resume, transcripts and at least three letters of recommendation to [email protected]. To be considered for this position, a completed file must be received by the March 2nd deadline.

 

If you have any questions, please contact: Sara Fromm, STRIDE Academy Board Chair at [email protected].

Teacher- Reading (.75)

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Instructional Coach

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive school-instructional program which facilitates learning; for modeling of best practices lessons which use research-based learning strategies; for coaching teachers on how to enhance student learning; for identifying staff development needs of the District and for providing professional development related to instruction as part of the school improvement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Spend a majority of time observing teaching and providing coaching feedback.
2. Model and co-teach lessons and implement new strategies.
3. Support teachers in planning and teaching instructional best practices endorsed as the District curriculum.
4. Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues that align with student learning goals.
5. Facilitate onsite professional development and follow-up in order to share knowledge of current research in the field of quality instruction.
6. Use data to align professional development with District and school improvement goals.
7. Assist teachers as they integrate literacy instruction into content areas.
8. Regularly communicate with building and District Learning Services administrators.
9. Foster consistent delivery of literacy instruction throughout the Hudson School District.

 

Continuous Daily Substitute Teacher

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The Continuous Daily Substitute Teacher will be providing classroom instruction out of multiple classrooms throughout the district.

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment.

Responsibilities: The substitute teacher will be assigned to one building to conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled; follow system policies and regulations concerning student conduct and discipline; follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues.

Demonstrate professional practices in teaching:

Model correct use of oral and written language
Follow teacher lesson plans
Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students
Encourage student progress.

Required Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota Short-Call Sub License

Temporary Assignment: 2021-22 School Year  (This position is required to work every day for the remainder of the school year.)

Compensation:  $175/day

This position is eligible for benefits including single HSA health and dental insurance.  If you are interested in being considered for a Short-Call Substitute Teaching position (Bachelor’s Degree or Higher required) please apply through PELSB at https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/apply/

Osseo Area Schools is pleased to offer an online training course for substitute teachers that hold a short-call license!  This training will improve your skills in classroom management and teaching strategies and increase student performance. The 6-10 hour course of study includes an assessment test for substitutes to take at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, substitutes will receive a Sub Diploma.

Teacher – Special Ed (Skills)

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General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Responsibilities:

Position provides instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed;
make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for
which employed.
Write and implement individual student goals and objectives.
Evaluate student performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual
Educational Plan (IEP) used by School District; promote student achievement; maintain
required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or
authorized by the superintendent.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the
development of each student.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct.Understand and be able to implement due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and District policy.
Required Qualifications: A valid Minnesota teaching license in DCD; BCBA preferred, not required.

Desired Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Knowledge of Discrete Trial Training
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in team meetings and parent meetings.

FTE: .8 The hours for this position are 12PM to 6PM; 12PM to 4:15 at MGMS with additional services in the home from 4:30 to 6PM.
Application Procedure: Apply online
Benefits: Group Benefits

Teacher – Continuous Special Education Substitute

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The Continuous Special Education Substitute Teacher will be providing classroom instruction out of multiple classrooms.

General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. In the absence of the special education teacher, the substitute teacher provides instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment.

Responsibilities: The substitute teacher will be assigned to classrooms where a special education teacher is absent with a focus on filling Connect, Skills or Strategies openings first before accepting open Resource positions to conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled; follow system policies and regulations concerning student conduct and discipline; follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues.

Demonstrate professional practices in teaching:

Follow teacher lesson plans
Encourage student progress
Support student who may be dysregulated
Required Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota Teaching License in special education; ASD, DCD or EBD preferred. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

FTE: 1.0