Health/PE Teacher

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans, administers, and directs K-12 and special programs for MPS including: CTE, AVID, Advanced Academics and Talent Development, Social Studies, English, Math, Literacy, English Language Arts, Art, Physical Education and Health, Library and Media; continuously improves K-12 programs to accelerate improvement in student outcomes and integration of specialized content across all content areas.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Under the direction of Senior Academic Leadership and in collaboration with the appropriate Associate Superintendents designs, develops, and implements the strategic agenda of the district and the department.
Designs, directs, and supports college readiness plans, programs and practices to grow the graduation rate and improve college acceptance and persistence rates.
Leads and mentors a cross-departmental team in order to facilitate integration, instructional design, collaboration, professional development, and technology into a coordinated structure.
Develops and executes team agendas and objectives for K-12 programming including culturally responsive and equitable practices for all students in MPS; develops pathways and instructional practices, integration, and innovative program options that increase student achievement.
Leads the work of elementary and secondary education, and collaborates with other department leads and principals to ensure alignment of K-12 program implementation, planning, monitoring, and shared leadership.
Collaborates with Early Childhood Education to ensure alignment in early childhood academic programs and K-12 academic programs.
Integrates diversity, inclusion, and equity into all aspects of the mission and culture of MPS.
Develops program goals and evaluation plans to effectively assess current programming and materials; determines plans for expansion and priorities.
Analyzes reports and provides communication to community and schools.
Prepares and administers budgets, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs as needed.
Facilitates interagency planning and collaboration between the district, department and external partners to support expanded opportunities and/or improved outcomes for students; coordinates with community partners, grant funders, local and regional organizations involved with K-12 and special programming on behalf of MPS.
Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
Maintains working relationship with other academic departments, K-12 principals, site leads, and the Board of Education to ensure information exchange and coordination of efforts.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, families, community members/partners and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field; AND five (5) years of demonstrated experience managing education support programs in an urban public school environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific area of assignment.
Rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education and other governing agencies.
Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing departmental programs and services.
Principles and practices of leadership, school improvement, reform, professional development, project planning, and data use.
Strategy development and project management.
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including finance, budgeting, purchasing, contract and grant management, customer service, and employee supervision.
Techniques for efficient and cost effective management and resources.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Skill in:

Operating effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Managing details, organizing complex tasks and a demonstrating a high sense of urgency with an ability to drive results.
Assessing, analyzing, and identifying problems, and recommending effective solutions.
Managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
Demonstrating strong presentation skills with proven expertise in managing meetings, presentations, and design sessions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership, project team members, stakeholders, and key community partners
Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Minnesota State Driver’s License.

Valid Minnesota Teaching or Administrator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.