Title 1 Teacher

.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