The Achieve Language Academy Charter School is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The qualified candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. School Information: The Achieve Charter School serves approximately 450 students in grades PK through 8. ALA is built on the beliefs that good schools transform communities, that community is created by shared values and common goals, that all children can learn and achieve, and that education is essential to a fulfilling life. At ALA, students: *WORK cooperatively with other students of various cultural backgrounds and toward personal high academic goals; *RESPECT each individual’s uniqueness, cultural heritage and opinions and ideas; and *BELONG to a community that gives back to the larger community and are active members of a challenging learning community. Unique Characteristics I.Students have an opportunity to become literate in two languages: English and either Hmong or Spanish. II.Extended summer programming available for students. III.5-day a week preschool program (4 yr old). IV.English is considered the second language for approximately half of the students. *The Charter School employs 60 instructional and support staff members. The Executive Director is supported by a management team and an office manager. In addition, Achieve Charter School currently contracts transportation and food service through private vendors. *The school is proud of small class sizes, great staff, and strong and supportive parents. *The school’s operating budget is approximately $5 million. *ACHIEVE is a public charter school highly accountable to the local community and our authorizer, Novation Education Opportunities (NEO). Achieve Language Academy is built on the belief that good schools transform communities; that community is created by shared values and common goals; that all children can learn and achieve; and that education is essential to a prosperous and fulfilling life. *Additional information is available at the school’s website at www.achievemn.org. Address: 2169 Stillwater Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119 Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Charles Kyte (651-247-6505), Dr. Greg Vandal (320-247-3739)
Executive Director
Executive Director
The College Prep Elementary Charter School is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The qualified candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. School Information: The College Prep Elementary Charter School serves approximately 350 students in grades K-6. The school supports many unique programs including: * Small school environment * Celebrate Culture and Diversity * Talented and Caring staff * The Charter School employs 75 instructional and support staff members. The Executive Director is supported by a Principal, Office Manager, Title I Lead, ELD Lead, Special Education Coordinator, and Dean of Students and Indigo Education. In addition, College Prep Elementary Charter School currently contracts finance/business operations through BKDA, transportation services through Bille Bus and EZY-Ride Van, and food service through Lancer. * The school is proud of its great staff, Hmong Language and World Culture, strong community partnership, and welcoming warm environment. It supports a host of special events. * The school’s operating budget is approximately $6 million. College Prep Elementary Charter School’s mission statement: College Prep Elementary (CPE) is a K-6 charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We provide a specialized focus on college and career readiness. We have a small school environment to accomplish our mission of preparing every student to succeed in college and career. CPE utilizes research-based, proven methods to promote English language development and literacy, mathematics proficiency, science mastery, and engagement in the learning process. We provide our students with a strong educational program within a learning community that builds self-confidence and awareness of diverse cultures and ideas. * Additional information is available at the school’s website at www.cpe-k6.org. Address: 355 Randolph Ave Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55102 Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Charles Kyte (651-247-6505) and Dr. Greg Vandal (320-247-3739)
Middle School Principal
DISTRICT INFORMATION: The South Washington County School district includes four St. Paul suburbs of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park and Woodbury as well as portions of three other communities. Our district includes approximately 100,000 residents with 19,000 students enrolled in our schools. We have sixteen (K-5) elementary schools, four (6-8) middle schools, three (9-12) high schools and an alternative high school. In the fall of 2018 the existing Oltman Middle School will be moved to a new location in Cottage Grove. The new school will be built for 1,200 students. POSITION SUMMARY: Perform instructional leadership and management of the educational program to maximize student learning under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent. Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district. This includes instructional programs, co-curricular activities, and student management systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Serve as a building instructional leader. 2.Create and maintain a school culture focused on learning and continuous improvement. 3.Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and personal responsibility. 4.Develop and administer annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students. 5.Continually monitor student progress and outcomes. Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement. 6.Establish and maintain effective communication and public relations with staff, students, parents and community members through all programs and activities. 7.Prepare and manage budget for the building, maintain accurate budgetary records as required by district policies and procedures. 8.Establish a high performing staff through effective hiring and evaluation systems. Develop, coach, train, mentor and manage staff as appropriate. 9.Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures. 10.Ensure compliance with all laws, school board policies and school district procedures. 11.Supervise the instructional programs of the school on a regular basis to ensure the use of effective instructional strategies, content and materials consistent with research on learning, student growth and development. 12.Work with staff to identify professional needs and plan, organize, and facilitate programs that improve staff effectiveness. 13.Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages staff and students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. 14.Establish a professional rapport with students and staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model. 15.Participate in professional development workshops, activities and seminars. 16.Perform other duties as assigned.
Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Science teacher who will be responsible for teaching Astronomy, Biographies, Physics and Ecology, Evolution and the Human Body, Electricity and Water Quality.
Assistant Badminton Coach
Edina Public Schools has an opening for an Assistant Badminton Coach effective March 2017.
Principal – Elementary
General Information “Jackson provides a safe, nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment that offers all children opportunities for acceleration and enrichment to develop their full potential and prepare them to be successful, responsible citizens.” – Jackson Elementary’s Mission Statement Our school believes that children are everyone’s priority. Our teachers, parents, community partners and the St. Paul Promise Neighborhood Initiative are all committed to nurturing each Jackson student as a remarkable individual with limitless potential. Since 2006, Jackson has offered a Hmong Dual Language Program for students in PreK to fifth grade. Research shows that children in a dual language program achieve academically while becoming proficient in two languages. Specialists in science, music, physical education and Hmong culture and literacy enhance our core academic program, and nearly 20 community partners provide extensive academic support, performing and visual arts programs, fitness, field trips, and Hmong and African American cultural enrichment. Position Summary The principal serves as instructional leader of the school and leads school staff, students, and school communities in creating an environment that supports an outstanding education for all students. Reporting Relationship Report to an Assistant Superintendent. Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Serve as the instructional leader for the building by setting clear goals; managing the delivery of curriculum; allocating resources to instruction; ensuring that teachers get the training, direction and support they need to delivery quality instruction to every student; evaluating teachers and related activities. Create a culturally competent environment at the school where diversity is valued and all students and adults thrive and achieve at the highest levels by developing staff through related training, providing support for diverse groups in the school, initiating direct conversations about culture and diversity and integrating learning opportunities that come from a diverse community into the school’s educational opportunities. Lead the utilization of the multiple forms of student-level data and student work available to increase student achievement and identify student interventions including utilizing data to identify areas for instructional improvement, to refine and adapt instructional practices, and to determine appropriate strategies across all grades and content areas. Focus staff on closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students; build staff capacity to effectively and consistently use student data to drive instructional decisions. Build and maintain a focus on ambitious school achievement for students; create structures that enable students to generate activities and ideas that link school to future aspirations and to college and career experiences. Establish processes and systems to ensure a high-quality, high-performing staff including those for recruiting and hiring new staff, staff training and mentoring of staff, staff recognition and performance management; ensure that leadership and professional development growth opportunities are available for staff; analyze staff evaluations and utilize the results to direct professional development activities. Visit classrooms regularly; observe and gather data to make adjustments as necessary and appropriate to meet district and school goals and objectives relating to curriculum, best teaching practices, cultural competency and related factors. Facilitate shared leadership and strategic empowerment; cultivate leaders from within and create opportunities for staff to lead; build a leadership team and teacher leaders to participate in the analysis of school operations and strategic planning. Manage school staff; assign staff to focus on specific goal areas; establish a structure and groups for encouraging professional learning; create a culture of on-going learning; develop an individual learning plan and encourage others to do so; participate in professional development activities. Develop an annual plan for the school and establish a comprehensive school calendar that is aligned to school and district goals; develop interim plans taking into consideration the activities that best address the learning needs of students; Develop a shared vision for the school by effectively engaging the school community in identifying factors critical to student achievement; ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the school’s goals for instruction and achievement. Facilitate strategic planning through analysis of the school’s strengths and weaknesses based upon multiple data sources and staff and community feedback; develop a school improvement plan and establish goals for the school based upon this analysis; lead staff in maintaining focus on these plans. Direct major initiatives taking into consideration the needs and concerns of stakeholders; facilitate change processes; communicate progress on change processes as appropriate. Plan and manage a fiscally responsible budget that supports student achievement; ensure the strategic allocation and equitable use of financial and human capital resources to meet instructional goals and support staff needs; evaluate the success of funding and program decisions. Design a system of open, clear and effective communication for the school; ensure that teaching staff communicate to families about student progress and specific ways to support their children’s learning; utilize feedback from school staff, parents, studentsand community groups to improve school -wide processes; adapt modes and styles of communication that make materials meaningful and engaging to staff, parents, students and community groups; Create processes to resolve problems and/or areas of conflict; address conflicts openly and work to resolve them; monitor discussion about solutions to ensure that all interests are heard and taken into consideration. Lead efforts to design, or design, opportunities for family and community involvement at the school; create a school wide-culture that makes school feel accessible to families and the community. Participate in community events and/or meetings to become known in the community and become knowledge about issues facing the community. Support the District’s Strong Schools/Strong Communities initiative, plan systematically and effectively; utilize time and organizational management skills to achieve District objectives by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. Perform other related duties as assigned.