Elementary School Teacher

TEACHING AND LEARNING COORDINATOR

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.

POSITION TITLE: Teaching and Learning Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs detailed work assisting with planning, management, and facilitating Teaching and learning programming, Title funding and World’s Best Workforce & Achievement and Integration. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
• Supervise Teaching and Learning TOSA’s (Teachers On Special Assignment).
• Ensure all reports related to Title I, Title II, Staff Development, and World’s Best Workforce / Achievement and Integration, are up-to-date and submitted on time.
• Coordinate the planning, organization, and implementation of staff development activities to support the district plan and instructional program.
• Manages state/federal entitlement/categorical programs/funds directly related to the curricular/instructional programs.
• Work with Teaching and Learning TOSA’s to conduct timely and thorough review of curriculum and instruction for Pre K-Grade 12.
• Oversee a curriculum review cycle, and facilitate regular curriculum review to determine
improvements in curriculum and instruction based on assessment data and best practices.
• Lead and facilitate proper implementation of Minnesota Academic Standards.
• Coordinates and supports K-12 curriculum development and program alignment processes of standards-based curriculum.
• Provides assistance in the selection processes of appropriate instructional materials and resources.
• Ensure testing procedures and timelines are followed
• Oversees and directs the AVID program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree with degree in education. Master’s degree required.
• Minnesota administrator license required or able to obtain one prior to start of position.
• Experience as a successful educational leader and proven successful management, supervisory and team building experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws related to assignment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail is essential, ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, set and reevaluate priorities.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to analyze complex situations or needs and make competent decisions.
• Proven team leader with demonstrated ability to develop, deploy and implement team objectives
• Proven successful experience in all aspects of project management
• Abreast of research and emerging trends and best practices related to staff development, continuous improvement, and literacy development
• Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work in a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works with teachers and administrators across the district on professional development and curriculum. Duties include presenting to administration, staff and school board, as needed.
B. Physicals Demands:
The employee will need the ability to perform the following actions continuously: sitting, walking, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing. The employee will perform the following actions occasionally: lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, reaching, stooping, standing, bending, crouching, walking.
C. Work Hours and Schedules:
• Primarily daytime hours
• Occasional evenings
• 12-month position

WAGES: Salary range $90,000-$95,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is an individual contract and will have competitive health insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays and other benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Current employees and external applicants must apply through our school district website at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of our website and complete the application. Applications must be received by Friday, June 10, 2022.