Instructs and provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities to students that develop intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to foster lifelong learning and productive citizenry. Please complete our online application process.
Life/Earth Science (Middle School)
Academic and Behavioral Specialist
Instructs and provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities to students that develop intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to foster lifelong learning and productive citizenry. Please complete our online application.
K-12 School-wide Building Principal
GENERAL SUMMARY: The School-wide Building Principal provides instructional leadership, policy development recommendations, program design and evaluation, budget recommendations, and implementation of a comprehensive program for educational excellence and accountability for American Indian students kindergarten through grade 12. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership in collaboration with the Superintendent and other designated personnel for the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of a schoolwide, comprehensive school improvement plan. Provide curriculum expertise with the Superintendent and other designated personnel on identifying and implementation of research-based teaching/learning strategies for educational excellence and accountability to American Indian students. Provide leadership in a data driven decision-making process in all relevant areas of the school program including curriculum, teaching/learning strategies, instructional tools, professional development, student learning environment, and policies and procedures. Supervises all supporting services within the school (e.g. Special Education, counseling, After-school program, records, behavior and discipline programs, school lunch program, etc.). Implements and enforces all policy, procedures and administrative rules and regulations. Develops/administrates the following: o Schedules and leads regular school-wide staff meeting, o develops annual school calendar, o develops daily/weekly, quarterly teaching and para-professional schedule, o collects and reviews all teaching lesson plans, o completes school board and other related reports (i.e. annual BIE School Report), o reviews and/or approves/denies leave notices, o security substitutes as necessary Participate in the collection of assessment data and relevant measures of growth and communicate to all appropriate entities. Provide leadership with the Superintendent in collaborative planning, prioritization, and decision making process regarding policy and development recommendation and procedures. Collaborate in the development and administration of annual school budgets in compliance with federal and tribal practices in cooperation with the Tribal Council, School Board, and Superintendent. Lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school-wide processes to identify personnel and program needs and provide pre-service and in-service education to address those identified needs. Attends all meetings as required. Attends training and other related session’s specific to meeting compliance with Bureau of Indian Education assurances and requirements. Appropriate work attire is required. Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems. Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers. Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community. Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
ESL Teacher
Sojourner Truth Academy is a high-performing, PK-8 open enrollment public charter school. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999. Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking hard-working, passionate, social- justice-oriented educators to join our team as our Lead English as a Second Language Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. JOB DESCRIPTION Every STA teacher has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. STA teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. Our core subjects include literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead of ESL Programming *Assists site level administrators and/or the Director of Special Programs/Projects in supporting, training and coaching certified and classified personnel within the ESL program. *Develops/coordinates/determines the delivery/effectiveness of relevant in service/staff development activities for ESL staff. *Develops and/or coordinates effective and inclusive practices in instruction for English Language Learners. *Develops and/or coordinates the alignment and articulation of a content based ESL curriculum. *Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of program evaluation. *Participates in compliance, focused monitoring and technical assistance reviews. *Observes/provides peer assistance for colleagues. Participates in formalized peer review processes as a formative evaluator. *Serves on district-level committees and teams. *Assists with the selection and support of new ESL staff. *Develops/implements/revises program procedures and policies in accordance with local, state and federal laws and guidelines. *Develops data collection systems, monitors data collection and provides programmatic recommendations based upon results. *Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to English language learners through attendance at meetings, in-service programs, conferences and reading current literature. *Participates on school-based LEP Committees and School Improvement Teams as appropriate. *Coaches and advises ESL staff on appropriate methods of language instruction, lesson delivery and program design, scheduling, and service models. *Maintains district ESL website. *Performs other related duties as assigned. Prove the Possible *Student achievement is our number one job Drive Results *Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance Instructional Leadership *Deliver well-planned, rigorous, and meaningful lessons *Use data to inform instruction Build Relationships *Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position *Serve as a positive force committed to our mission Perform other duties as required and assigned *Teachers must demonstrate knowledge and support of STA’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior CORE VALUE AND BELIEFS All STA Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values: 1) Children are at the center of everything we do. 2) Our mission requires bold thought and action. 3) We choose optimism. 4) We push ourselves to improve. 5) We are stronger together. 6) We create fun and a little weirdness. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. STA EMPLOYMENT LOGISTICS *Sojourner Truth Academy’s work day is 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday * All STA Staff are expected to attend and participate in all monthly Family Events at the school.
Literacy Tutor – Minnesota Reading Corps
Position title: Literacy Tutor Minnesota Reading Corps Position Placement: Sojourner Truth Academy, 3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, 55412 You can help children succeed in school by giving them the extra support they need to read. Whether you’re looking to explore a new career in education, reenter the workforce or simply want to work with kids, you can make a direct impact by serving one year as a Minnesota Reading Corps Literacy Tutor at Sojourner Truth Academy. Two full-time elementary Literacy Tutor positions are available for the 2016-2017 school year! During your eleven-month AmeriCorps service, you’ll receive extensive training, support and general professional development opportunities. In addition, you will receive a modest living allowance of about $544 biweekly, an education award of $5,775, and other benefits if eligible. Most tutors will begin on the first day of the program year in August 2016. Strong preference is given to applicants who can begin on time. Elementary Literacy Tutors work one-on-one with K-3rd grade children who need help learning to read. They use prescribed literacy interventions and conduct weekly progress monitoring to ensure their students are on track to read at grade level by the end of third grade. They commit to daytime hours. As a tutor, you will be trained to implement proven research-based strategies, monitor progress and help children believe in themselves and succeedall while building your own skills and professional network. Reading Corps has seen real results and is helping catch children up to their peers.
Math Enrichment Tutor – Minnesota Math Corps
Position title: Math Enrichment Tutor Minnesota Math Corps Position Placement: Sojourner Truth Academy, 3820 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, 55412 You can help youth succeed in school by giving them the extra support they need to do math. Whether you’re looking to explore a new career in education, reenter the workforce or simply want to work with kids, you can make a direct impact by serving one year as a Minnesota Math Corps Math Enrichment Tutor Tutor at Sojourner Truth Academy. One full-time Math Enrichment Tutor position is available for the 2016-2017 school year! During your eleven-month AmeriCorps service, you’ll receive extensive training, support and general professional development opportunities. In addition, you will receive a modest living allowance of about $544 biweekly, an education award of $5,775, and other benefits if eligible. Most tutors will begin on the first day of the program year in August 2016. Strong preference is given to applicants who can begin on time. Math Enrichment Tutors work with pairs of fourth through eighth graders at the school. They follow a curriculum and conduct progress monitoring to ensure their students are proficient in algebra by eighth grade. They commit to daytime hours. As a tutor, you will be trained to implement proven research-based strategies, monitor progress and help children believe in themselves and succeedall while building your own skills and professional network. Math Corps has seen real results and is helping catch children up to their peers.