General AVID Instructor for AVID Summer Program

Edina Public Schools has an opening for a Teacher for the AVID Summer Bridge program beginning June 2017. Responsibilities: Demonstrate solid content knowledge and pedagogical practices that reflect current research and best practices Use participating member districts current curriculum and National Standards to design a science curriculum for approval Teach the approved curriculum while respecting students’ rights to his/her own cultural, political, religious, or philosophical beliefs Create instructional goals that are connected to standards, are measurable, establish high expectations and are relevant to students’ lives Implement learning activities that are highly relevant, student active, and maintain organization while allowing for student choice Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes caring and respect, is conducive to effective learning and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students Establish clear standards and classroom procedures for student behavior that address individual needs in a respectful, relational and proactive manner Provide feedback to students and parents that is accurate, constructive, substantive, specific, timely and provided in a manner that promotes students’ learning Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and their influences on student’s behavior and success Use differentiated instructional strategies that are culturally responsive and meet students’ learning needs Adapts curriculum to reflect multicultural content and perspectives Professional Responsibilities: Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with students, peers and parents Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with parents/guardians that displays cultural sensitivity Collaborate with others to improve professional practice and student achievement Care for district resources, equipment and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to the Coordinator Understand and practice School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator

Edina Public Schools has an opening for a Science Teacher for the AVID Summer Bridge program beginning June 2017. Responsibilities: Demonstrate solid content knowledge and pedagogical practices that reflect current research and best practices Use participating member districts current curriculum and National Standards to design a science curriculum for approval Teach the approved curriculum while respecting students’ rights to his/her own cultural, political, religious, or philosophical beliefs Create instructional goals that are connected to standards, are measurable, establish high expectations and are relevant to students’ lives Implement learning activities that are highly relevant, student active, and maintain organization while allowing for student choice Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes caring and respect, is conducive to effective learning and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students Establish clear standards and classroom procedures for student behavior that address individual needs in a respectful, relational and proactive manner Provide feedback to students and parents that is accurate, constructive, substantive, specific, timely and provided in a manner that promotes students’ learning Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and their influences on student’s behavior and success Use differentiated instructional strategies that are culturally responsive and meet students’ learning needs Adapts curriculum to reflect multicultural content and perspectives Professional Responsibilities: Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with students, peers and parents Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with parents/guardians that displays cultural sensitivity Collaborate with others to improve professional practice and student achievement Care for district resources, equipment and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to the Coordinator Understand and practice School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator