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Community Ed Summer Program Intern

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Centennial Community Education Summer Program Intern
Salary: $16 Hourly
Closing Date: 4/15/21
Department: Community Education
Immediate Supervisor: Community Education Director or Designated Supervisor
Primary Objective of Position:
Develops, coordinates, administers, and directs the staff and activities for various recreation
programs, camps, special events, field trips and other programming in the Centennial School
District, mainly focusing on programs at Centennial Square and the Landings of Lexington.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide planning, promotion/marketing and coordination of programs that include, but are not
limited to: Summer Fun, Teen Force, and Family NIghts at Centennial Square, as well as
programming at The Landings of Lexington
Provides direction and supervision to part-time/seasonal staff
Assists in the coordination of programs with other agencies and organizations to establish
cooperative efforts and facilitate services.
Provides great customer service to residents about programs and resources
Assists with promotional/marketing activities including flyers and social media
Other duties as assigned.

Length of Internship and hours:
Mid May through Mid August , 35-40 hours per week, can include nights and weekends

Superintendent

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About Edina Public Schools

Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized suburban public school district serving approximately 8,500 students.  The District includes six elementary schools (gr. K-5), two middle schools (gr. 6-8) and one high school (gr. 9-12).  The District also includes the award-winning Early Learning Center which provides early learning opportunities for children age 0-5 and Community Education Services providing programs and services for learners of all ages.

Our Mission and Vision

Edina Public Schools is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential.  Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills.  We support every student’s educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student.

Our Vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive.

POSITION AVAILABLE

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Board of Education is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2021.

Address
5701 Normandale Rd.
Edina, MN  55424
www.edinaschools.org
952 848-3900

Advisors to the Board

SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT

Dr. Kenneth Dragseth  [email protected]   952 210-2790
Dr. David Clough           [email protected]   847 644-5556
Patty Phillips                  [email protected]   651 357-0996
Lisa Anderson                [email protected]   952 210-9865

Qualifications

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Minnesota Superintendent Licensure
  2. Successful and Significant Administrative Experience
  3. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education

Salary
|Negotiable and highly competitive in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Our Teachers and Staff

  • 84% of EPS teachers have a master’s degree or higher
  • 61% of EPS teachers have been with the district for 10 years or more
  • 54 teachers are Nationally Board Certified in their field

Our Students and Performance

  • EPS ranked the top school for student success in Minnesota by USA Today
  • S. News ranked EHS in Top 10 Minnesota public, non-charter schools
  • 2020 #1 Best College Prep High School in Minnesota by Niche.com
  • 2020 EHS in top 500 of America’s Best STEM High Schools by Newsweek
  • 27% of our students are students of color
  • Four-year graduation rate is 95.6%
  • ACT average Composite Score is 26.3

Our Community Support (2019 Survey of the Edina Community)

  • 93% say EPS provides a quality education
  • 87% give teachers highest ratings
  • 97% agree that EPS is high achieving and promotes excellence
  • 92% say they are proud of EPS and would recommend to friends
  • 89% say “I trust the School Board and Administration to do what is right for children in the district.”

Our Finances

  • Total General Fund Operating Budget         $123,248,833
    Total Operating Budget                                   $135,315,992
  • Average Teacher Salary                                    $75,489
  • Aaa Credit Rating by Moody’s – 1 in 3 in the state to receive this highest rating
  • 2019 Award for School Finance by the Minnesota Department of Education
  • Union Affiliation:  Education Minnesota
  • Current Contract Ends:  June 30, 2021

Search Calendar (The Board reserves the right to extend or modify all dates.)

  • Accepting Applications through April 20, 2021
  • Selected Candidates taken to the Board April 26, 2021
  • First Interviews April 27-28, 2021
  • Finalist Interviews May 3-5, 2021
  • Superintendent named May 2021
  • Superintendent Begins Duties July 1, 2021

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Literacy Coach – Middle School

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Job Description:  Literacy Coach – at Middle School.  A literacy coach builds the capacity of Tier 1 (core) classroom teachers to close the literacy achievement gap by supporting teachers’ capacity to implement best practice instruction, increasing student engagement and improving student academic achievement.

This support will take place in a variety of ways:

1. Job Embedded Coaching and Professional Development.
Effective literacy coaches spend 80% of their time working directly with teachers to enhance teacher practice and improve student learning through coaching on evidence-based practices. They make effective use of their time by using a multi-faceted approach to coaching to carefully determine what types of coaching can be done effectively with large groups, small groups and individual teachers.

2. Instructional Literacy Leadership.
Effective literacy coaches are integral members of literacy leadership teams at the school and/or district level. Literacy coaches serve as literacy leaders within their schools by working with administrators and other teachers to establish a school-wide literacy vision, aligning instruction to state academic standards, analyzing data and helping teachers use the data to make decisions and developing assessments.

3. Collaboration.
The instructional coach teams with administrators, other coaches, the Family Literacy Specialist, and classroom teachers in a collaborative, reflective relationship to enhance instructional capacity and maximize student learning. On occasion, other teachers or specialists (like interventionists) may be included in professional learning teams, but the coach’s primary role is to support classroom teachers delivering core instruction using evidence-based practices. Coaching provides seamless teacher support from the learning of new content and practices through the implementation process.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUse a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with coaches
Provide comprehensive literacy coaching in evidence-based practices through action planning, co-planning, observing, modeling, and co-teaching that is differentiated to meet professional learning needs and non-evaluative
Apply principles of adult learning theory when working teachers
Provide grade level/team level professional development on evidence-based practices
Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
Serve as a literacy leader on leadership team and school committees that focus on literacy and student achievement
Advocate for equity by collaborating with all stakeholders to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
Fulfill all MDE CLSD requirements

School/Community Relations Director

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Job Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the School/Community Relations Director translates system goals and objectives into a systematic two-way public relations program. Duties include: directing the design and delivery of a comprehensive communications program; assigning staffing; allocating financial resources required for successful program implementation; providing communications counsel and support to system leaders, including the school board; directing the media relations program; hiring and supervising community relations staff; directing the district’s enrollment marketing efforts; and ensuring compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act regarding requests for public data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate system goals and objectives into a systematic two-way communications program.

  • Oversee the development and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities that support the organization’s strategic direction and strengthen the reputation of the school district and its leadership. Key areas of work include internal (staff) and external (families/community) communications, crisis communications, communications counsel, school board communications, website management, referendum communications, Realtor relations, enrollment marketing, media relations, district social media, and school news reporting.
  • Allocate financial resources to support communications program goals.
  • Plan and execute continuous improvement processes.
  • Lead strategic plan priority work in area(s) assigned by the superintendent.

Provide communications counsel and support to system leaders, including the school board.

  • Lead crisis communications response.
  • Create key messages and determine communication strategies for critical issues affecting individual schools and/or the district.
  • Provide communications guidance and/or support (including writing, editing and coaching) to all areas of the organization.
  • Recommend and implement a coordinated response to email messages and other communications received by school board members; work with individual board members, as needed.
  • Provide direct support to the superintendent for communication needs such as presentations, memos, videos, and districtwide communications.
  • Forecast challenges and emerging issues that could have a negative impact on the organization.

Direct a proactive media relations program that supports the system’s mission and strategic objectives.

  • Provide authoritative organizational response to media inquiries; determine appropriate spokespersons for media requests.
  • Establish mutually beneficial relationships with local media.

Lead and direct the community relations and publications teams to ensure effectiveness of the system’s community relations program and publications services.

  • Plan, schedule and direct the work of others; delegate tasks and authority appropriately; establish procedures to guide departmental work; monitor projects to meet deadlines.
  • Supervise direct reports; provide formative feedback and timely performance evaluations.

Direct the development and implementation of a strategic enrollment marketing plan.

  • Oversee development and implementation of the plan.
  • Establish marketing priorities and allocate resources.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of marketing activities.
  • Position the school system as the district of choice.

Ensure compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) regarding requests for public data.

  • Develop, communicate, and update guidance for making requests for public data.
  • Communicate with requestors to acknowledge and, if necessary, clarify their request; estimate reimbursable charges and response time frames.
  • Ensure that all responsive data is gathered, compiled, redacted as necessary, and provided to the requestor in accordance with the requirements of the MGDPA.