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TEACH MATH IN MINNEAPOLIS Apply now to be considered for 2016-2017 teaching positions! Now accepting applications for positions teaching mathematics, grades 5-12. First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer. To learn more about the hiring process for teaching positions, visit http://bit.ly/TeachMPS or call the Office of Human Capital at 612-668-0500. WHO WE ARE We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff. WHAT WE DO At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day. RESPONSIBILITIES When you teach at MPS, leading effective lessons in class is just the beginning. You’ll collaborate with other passionate educators, customize your instruction to engage students of all different abilities, find ways to both challenge and encourage young minds, and create an environment where children feel safe and respected. As an MPS teacher, you will: *Teach students standards-aligned curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving *Use a variety of assessment strategies diagnostic, formative and summative to inform instructional decisions and increase students’ ownership of their learning *Lead rigorous, inquiry-based learning tasks to engage students in deep content exploration as well as the habits of scholarship *Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement innovative practices based on students’ needs/abilities *Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. *Create learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as fair for students from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, races, ability levels, and developmental needs *Collaborate and communicate regularly with families *Apply your knowledge of the Minnesota State Standards, district graduation requirements, subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective *Work to help your school achieve the goals of your school improvement plan and the Minneapolis Public School District strategic plan *Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDPLC). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

TEACH SCIENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS Apply now to be considered for 2016-2017 teaching positions! Now accepting applications for positions teaching middle or high school science, physics, chemistry, and biology. First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer. To learn more about the hiring process for teaching positions, visit http://bit.ly/TeachMPS or call the Office of Human Capital at 612-668-0500. WHO WE ARE We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff. WHAT WE DO At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day. RESPONSIBILITIES When you teach at MPS, leading effective lessons in class is just the beginning. You’ll collaborate with other passionate educators, customize your instruction to engage students of all different abilities, find ways to both challenge and encourage young minds, and create an environment where children feel safe and respected. As an MPS teacher, you will: *Teach students standards-aligned curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving *Use a variety of assessment strategies diagnostic, formative and summative to inform instructional decisions and increase students’ ownership of their learning *Lead rigorous, inquiry-based learning tasks to engage students in deep content exploration as well as the habits of scholarship *Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement innovative practices based on students’ needs/abilities *Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. *Create learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as fair for students from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, races, ability levels, and developmental needs *Collaborate and communicate regularly with families *Apply your knowledge of the Minnesota State Standards, district graduation requirements, subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective *Work to help your school achieve the goals of your school improvement plan and the Minneapolis Public School District strategic plan *Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDPLC). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.