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Interim Executive Director

Interim Executive Director

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Twin Cities German Immersion School
St. Paul, MN

Position Available:  

Interim Executive Director

Consultant Assisting the Board:

Dr. Kevin J. O’Mara [email protected] 708-516-0793

Qualifications:

Summary:

Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS) is an innovative, tuition-free K-8 charter school in St. Paul, MN. Its signature strengths are an excellent teaching and continuous learning environment, highly engaged students, international staff, strong community engagement, and small class sizes. Our mission: Innovative education of the whole child through German immersion. Our vision: Andere hören, andere sehen, weltoffen denken und handeln (Hear others, see others, think and act openly).

The school remains the largest German language school in North America and has consistently been among Minnesota’s most academically successful schools.

TCGIS is looking for an experienced professional to lead a transitional and organizational development process.

The executive director will lead the administrative transition to a model with an operationally-focused executive director and academically-focused principal. The selected candidate will provide mentorship to the principal by clarifying, mentoring and by formalizing specific job duties such that they serve to build a unified culture between the elementary school and middle school. The selected candidate will manage continuing operational and educational improvement, maintain financial and legal soundness, and recommend improvements to operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission. As part of this process, the director shall distribute office and administrative duties among existing staff while accounting for workload and labor costs.

School Leadership

  • Effectively lead the organization, with a focus on operational and fiscal development and provide mentorship to the principal in leading the educational staff.
  • Develop and maintain a healthy and cohesive school culture that honors the unique combination of international and domestic staff.
  • Meet the needs of both early and mid/later career staff in professional development by ensuring constructive, actionable, and timely feedback and guidance.
  • Maintain a structured, positive, and inspiring school culture.
  • Maintain a culture of equity that fosters diversity and inclusion.
  • Work collaboratively, build strong professional relationships, listen to multiple views and support solution-oriented practices
  • Implement strategic plan and school board policies and provide clear direction for staff on policy questions or concerns.
  • Lead administrative staff in implementing school initiatives on the following:
  • Community engagement
  • Before and after-school programming
  • Communications and marketing
  • Intern programming
  • Transportation programming
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Diversity & Belonging
  • Facilities management and long-term campus planning
  • Provide mentorship as the Principal implements school initiatives on the following:
  • Student achievement, instructional leadership, curriculum, and assessment
  • Social-emotional learning, student life, and discipline
  • Special education
  • Athletics programming
  • Recommendations to the board for policy changes or new policies.

School Operations

  • Manage continuing operational and educational improvement, maintain financial and legal soundness.
  • Recommend improvements to operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between organizational departments to ensure alignment between separate functions.
  • Regularly meets with operational team to track implementation of processes, operational systems, and provide support

Financial Management

  • Work with the Board to manage the fiscal budget, with support from contracted accountants.
  • In collaboration with the Board Treasurer and finance committee, make budgetary decisions on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis.
  • Contribute to long-term budget development with a focus on strategic goals for financial sustainability
  • Identify additional revenue streams (i.e. grants, fundraising, school programs) and plan implementation
  • Monitor student enrollment and record-keeping
  • Maintaining school’s compliance under Minnesota Department of Education.
  • Maintain school’s compliance with authorizer contract.
  • Manage contracts and renewals for third-party services.
  • Complete and file financial and authorization reports on a timely basis.
  • Comply with all federal, state, and city laws and regulations.

Board Relationships

  • Work collaboratively with the Board on budget development, strategy implementation, marketing and fundraising, and communications and outreach.
  • Develop and generate information and reports for use by the Board of Directors to oversee the financial conditions, operations, and other key performance indicators defined in the authorizer contract.
  • Partner with the Principal to provide data to the Board of Directors regarding student achievement, instructional leadership, curriculum, and assessment.
  • Serve on the Board of Directors in an ex officio capacity and maintain open communication and transparency.
  • Parent and Community Relationships
  • Continuously cultivate positive community relationships.
  • Provide proactive communication with the school community to build trust through transparency and information sharing.
  • Collaborate with parent council and maintain open communication.

Supervise

  • Non-Instructional employees
  • International Programs
  • Directly supervise Director of International Programs
  • Provide operational guidance for the intern program and capstone exchange

Front Office

  • Directly supervise Front Office Manager
  • Regularly meet with Front Office manager to track budget and performance

Kinderclub

  • Directly supervise Kinderclub Director
  • Regularly meet with the Kinderclub Director to track budget, staffing, and program performance.

Information Technology

  • Directly supervise IT Director
  • Regularly meet with IT Director to track budget and performance
  • Provide direction regarding the busing program

Facility (Building & Grounds)

  • Directly supervise Facilities Director
  • Regularly meets with Facilities Director to track budget and performance
  • Guide development of long-term campus improvement plan Human Resources

Directly supervises Human Resources Manager

  • Regularly meet with HR Manager to provide support and monitor organizational health
  • Provide guidance to support attracting and retaining exceptional talent
  • Ensure the evaluation of candidates considers demonstrated commitment to diversity and belonging in schools
  • Support staff training at the start of the school year and on an as needed basis.
  • Contribute to the management of Staff Council

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in education or administration or related field.
  • Current Minnesota State K-12 administrative license
  • A minimum of 5 years leadership experience as an elementary or K-8 school director or principal
  • Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar budgets
  • Ability to read and interpret fiscal reports
  • Demonstrated success managing personnel and providing mentorship
  • Successful experience managing complex projects within budget and timeline
  • Demonstrated experience in racial equity, gender equity, economic equity, building a culture of belonging and respect for all
  • Creative problem-solver with ability to develop processes and procedures
  • Demonstrated skills at collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as curriculum guides, budgets, test results, contracts, grant applications, statutes, and policies. Ability to understand and generate written memorandums, employee evaluations, and correspondence with business and public contacts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, staff, students, and the general public.
  • Knowledge of School Board policies, Minnesota State Statutes, policies and procedures of the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MBA
  • A minimum of 10 years leadership experience as an elementary or K-8 school director or principal
  • Experience living and working in other countries
  • Experience leading a school in Minnesota
  • MN charter school experience
  • Fluency in the German language
  • Fluency in any language in addition to English

Working Conditions:

  • Physical Ability: Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
  • Occasionally may be required to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
  • Occasionally may be required to team lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Must be willing and able to work in the following environments: indoor, outdoor (all seasons) loud, hectic
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including work as directed outside of the school calendar.

Middle School Literacy Teaching Assistant

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.   

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

This position is funded through the EANS III federal grant and administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MDE has contracted with a third party, ClassWallet, to act as the fiscal agent for these funds. The individual hired for this position will be paid via the fiscal agent, ClassWallet.

Description:

  • These positions are full-time, Monday-Friday. The hours are approximately 8:30-3:10.
  • These are hourly positions, 6.5 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
  • The hourly wage will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.

Purpose:

  • To work in partnership with grade level teachers, developing plans and implementing programs to meet the needs of individual learners, and provide flexibility within the learning environment
  • To provide additional supervision across the Middle School

Primary Functions

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide student support and foster student growth; possible responsibilities include:Assess students using in-house assessments, leveling systems, and STAR tests
  • Meet with guided reading groups or literacy circles
  • Provide enriched literacy experiences
  • Facilitate small groups to practice skills
  • Assist in preparation and/or delivery of lessons
  • Assist in day-to-day classroom operations

Supervision Duties

All Teaching Assistants will be expected to provide supervision during one Middle School  lunch period. Additional duties may be available before or after the standard hours.

Middle School Building Substitute Teacher

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.   

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

Minnehaha Academy seeking a Building Substitute Teacher to work every school day of 2023-24 in our Middle School.

Qualifications:   

  • College degree, educational background preferred
  • Dedication to students’ learning
  • Positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents
  • Teaching License preferred, not mandatory
  • Ability to support our mission by relating the Christian faith to learning and life
  • If interested, please complete the online application and attach a resume.

Minnehaha Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Upper School Math Interventionist

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.  

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

 

This position is funded through the EANS III federal grant and administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MDE has contracted with a third party, ClassWallet, to act as the fiscal agent for these funds. Individuals hired for this position will be paid via the fiscal agent, ClassWallet.

 

Upper School Math Interventionist will work directly with students, staff and parents to improve student achievement by providing research-based instruction, interventions and strategies to enhance academic success for students. This position will be .8 FTE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction for students identified as needing additional support in math.
  • Provide in-class support to students in math.
  • Use evidence-based strategies and interventions to support student learning.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure students receive the support they need.
  • Use and model culturally responsible strategies to promote learning.
  • Participate in data analysis to monitor student growth and adjust instruction as needed.

Lower School Dean of Students

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  

Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

Full-time, 11-months (August – June)

This position exists to create and maintain a positive and productive culture and environment where all Preschool – 5th grade Lower School students thrive. The focus of this position is on student growth in the areas of social-emotional, relational, behavioral, and spiritual development.

Skills, Disposition, and Aptitudes

  • Ability to integrate Biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer into the daily work
  • Ability to handle confidential student information
  • Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively with teachers to support student needs
  • Calm and steady presence, ability to enter into and diffuse student situations, ability to help regulate students to re-engage in classroom activities
  • Ability to deliver firm, yet loving, messages to students and families
  • Ability to engage positively in challenging conversations with families, ability to establish strong and productive partnerships
  • Ability to implement proactive strategies that support student growth and success in the classroom
  • Flexible and adaptable to respond to immediate needs
  • Dependable and reliable

Areas of Responsibility

Student Life

  • Shape and oversee Lower School student culture, Minnehaha student expectations* and accountability
  • Collaborate with the Counselor and Principal to deliver monthly Lower School Redhawk Rallies
  • Collaborate with the Principal, Director of Faith Formation, and others to create and offer student leadership opportunities, service opportunities, morning announcements, and special events
  • Collaborate with the Principal and others to identify areas of need for professional development, training, and resource management
  • Participate in the Admissions process and mid-year transfer family onboarding
  • Serve on multiple Lower School teams, including the Student Support Team, Crisis Management Team, and Team Leaders
  • Greet students as they enter at the beginning of the day

Student Discipline

  • Handle daily Preschool-5th grade discipline matters with a Biblical restorative approach, including family communication and partnership
  • Collaborate with teachers regarding classroom management plans and implementation
  • Create, communicate, and implement behavior plans for students as needed
  • Make recommendations to the Lower School Principal for suspensions and expulsions

School Policies

  • Annually review policies and student handbook, ensure ongoing fidelity to school policies and protocols
  • Provide onboarding and training for new faculty regarding school policies and protocols

Lower School Operations

  • Create Master schedule
  • Coordinate report card process
  • Coordinate and communicate ongoing calendar / schedule
  • Manage the carline process at dismissal to promote efficiency and ensure student safety

* RACERS Student Expectations:

Respect: Showing care for God, others, property, and myself

Attitude: Choosing the way I think or feel towards work and others

Cooperation: Working together to create community

Effort: Trying my best in all things

Responsibility: Using what I know to make good choices

Self-control: Managing my actions and words

Mathematics Teacher – (Licensed Staff – 1.0 FTE, Grades 9 – 12)

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  • Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
  • Acquire an understanding of the school’s improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.