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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Coordinator & Instructor

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program Coordinator & Instructor 

Position Purpose:
The Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator is responsible for providing SCRED-wide leadership and strategic focus in planning, promoting, coordinating, evaluating, and ensuring a sustainable Adult Basic Education Program. This position develops working relationships with community organizations and facilities, post-secondary institutions, state agencies, workforce centers, Metro East ABE Consortium, and the Chisago and Pine County Jails to help learners meet the objectives of the Adult Basic Education program. ABE programming includes adult basic skills, GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Functional Workforce literacy, and other programs based on student need.

Essential Duties:

Program Coordination

  • Coordinate ABE programming for the SCRED districts as a member of the larger Metro East Consortium
  • Plan and facilitate ABE staff meetings on a regularly basis to promote a continuum of programming across districts
  • Assist sites in the creation of outreach, program promotion, and recruitment activities
  • Ensure high quality programming in the areas of GED prep, Basic Skills prep, English Language Learners, and Transition to Post-Secondary Education
  • Seek out and assist in the development of innovative programming, including relevant grant opportunities
  • Monitor the implementation of all ABE mandates
  • Deliver ABE instruction, when warranted by program needs
  • Plan and facilitate Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) meetings on a regular basis to promote networking and sharing ideas/resources across districts not only for the Project SEEK program, but school year GATE programming as well.
  • Coordinate a high-quality summer enrichment experience for students across the SCRED member districts.

Interagency Collaboration & Communication

  • Establish collaborative partnerships with key community organizations and businesses, stakeholders and state agencies to ensure program viability and assist in the development of joint programming
  • Act as the liaison for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Metro East Consortium
  • Complete and submit reports to the consortium partners
  • Write policies and procedures to ensure complaint ABE programming
  • Attend Metro East ABE Consortium Partner Meetings
  • Represent ABE at the local Community Education Advisory meetings

Resource Management

  • Develop a program budget and maintain UFARS records for program expenditures
  • Maintain and report UFARS and student records necessary for participation with Metro East Consortium
  • Coordinate program staffing, including hiring and onboarding, to ensure a high-quality educational experience
  • Provide training to ABE staff on electronic data reporting practices required to generate the ABE Final Report and Grant Application in cooperation with Metro East ABE Consortium
  • Develop the ABE grant application and fiscal reports as needed by the Metro East Consortium
  • Coordinate volunteer tutor activities
  • Lead in the identification, writing, and management of grants to supplement ABE programming

Professional Learning

  • Facilitate professional learning opportunities for ABE instructors based on staff and student needs
  • Coordinate additional professional learning opportunities for ABE instructors (e.g., attendance at regional and state ABE conferences)
  • Maintain a professional lending library for ABE staff
  • Attend regional and state in-service training to provide technical assistance to ABE staff

Direct Online Instruction

  • Provide direct instruction in ABE content areas in a virtual platform
  • Select and develop curricula which motivates and reflects the goals, needs, interests and expectations of the learner.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned

.5 ELL and .5 TOSA- ELL Support and Development Teacher

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.5 English Language Learner Teacher and .5 TOSA- EL Support and Development

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college..5 English Language

Learner Teacher and .5 TOSA – EL Support and Development
Districtwide- Starting- August 28, 2023

The ELL teacher and EL TOSA is responsible for working with EL students in the classroom setting and implementing the continuous improvement process for the EL program, working with the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning to administer the assigned budgets, leading the work of English Learner teacher and development and delivering system staff development to teachers and non-teaching personnel to improve services to EL students with the support of Teaching & Learning department.

Job description
● Use state standards to craft a rigorous, objective-driven program
● Tailor lessons to students, scaffold and differentiate instruction based on unique learning styles and needs to ensure all students are challenged and engaged
●Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to continuously build and grow the Bilingual Education program
● Support EL teachers in assessments and placement of students to support student learning.
● Learn and utilize specialized approaches for delivering curriculum to Emerging Bilingual students
● Work with the Teaching and Learning Coordinator to develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious goals that will increase opportunities for student achievement, as well as ways to assess and track progress toward said goals
● Coordinate and support EL programming across the district.
● Attend school-wide/district-wide meetings and professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on the academic program, continuously improve practice, and support progress toward the school district’s mission and strategic plan.

Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree or higher, Master’s preferred
● Must hold a current ELL/ESL license in the state of Minnesota or be able to obtain one
● Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students preferred
● Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
● Demonstrate knowledge or willingness to learn innovative teaching methods
● Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
● Be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support all students in achieving academic success
● Demonstrate alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Centennial Public Schools.

This is a 10-month position, from August to June. The typical work day is teacher work hours, 183 Days with occasional extended times to accommodate staff meetings, learning team meetings, and schoolwide events.

WAGES:
Consistent with the current Teachers’ Master Agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Apply” to begin the applications process. Position is open until filled and posting is removed.

Lesa Genovese HR Specialist Centennial School District #12 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014

5th Grade Teacher – Long-term Substitute

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5th Grade Teacher – Long-term Substitute
Kennedy Elementary School

 

A 5th Grade Long-term Substitute teaching position is available at Kennedy Elementary School beginning September 22, 2023, and ending January 8, 2024.

Requirements:
A valid Minnesota Elementary Teaching License is required.

Application deadline:
August 27, 2023, or until filled.

Candidates should upload 3 letters of reference, at least one written by a current direct supervisor.

To apply go to www.isd77.org and click on Employment Opportunities.

These positions will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.