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 has an opening for a full-time 5th grade teacher in the Lower School for the 2016-2017 school-year, from August 2016 through June 2017.
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Director of Northwest Passage High School
The Director is the executive, educational and instructional leader of the school. The Director, who serves as the lead administrator of the school is hired by and reports directly to the Board of Directors. The position requires general and specific responsibilities as stated by the Minnesota Board of Education,/Charter Schools, NWPHS Board of Directors, the NWPHS’ Policy and Procedures and the authorizer, Bethel University. These responsibilities are unique to this school and its population. Northwest Passage High School is a charter school located in Coon Rapids. NWPHS has 185 students on a three building campus. Students enrolled at Northwest Passage High School develop self-confidence and academic skills through participation in a small learning community, where instructors are lifelong learners who model integrity, responsibility and respect. Varied projects, field studies and inquiry-based methods give students the opportunity to develop a greater sense of the world by engaging in challenging academics, structured work experience, and service learning. Students take responsibility for their own educational plans, and graduate with the tools to make informed decisions about their future. First round interviews will be held on July 13th and July14th.
High School Assistant Principal
Position: Assistant Principal – High School Location: North High School Start date: July 1, 2016 Salary and Benefits: Per PrincipalMaster Agreement (may be viewed athttp://www.isd622.org/) Work Year:2016-2017School Year Required Qualifications: 1. Qualifies for or holds valid Minnesota Secondary or K-12 Principal license 2. Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community 3. Must be an instructional leader who can support and facilitate the professional learning of his/her staff and is focused on continuous improvement 4. Demonstrates understanding of his/her own identity, intercultural competence, and ability to collaborate effectively across difference 5. Leads with an equity lens to close learning and opportunity gaps and address disproportionality 6. Ability to lead change, have courageous conversations, resolve conflicts, commitment to implementing data-informed decisions, receptive to feedback 7.Shows effective skills in staff motivation, supervision, instructional improvement, curriculum development and on-site management 8. Possesses excellent public relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Leadership Qualifications: 1. Proven successful experiences leading in an urban setting comprised of a diverse student population 2. Willingness and ability to create clear expectations for staff and students and hold students and staff accountable to those expectations 3. Strong collaborator and communicator, demonstrates effective communication with diverse students, teachers, parents and community populations 4. Compassionate, charismatic, and a leader with integrity 5.Ability to support the creation of a long-term vision and mission for the school as well as implement aligned and focused, short-term goals 6. Knowledge of balanced comprehensive curriculum 7.A proven commitment to community service 8. Commitment to staff development, especially in the area of teacher leadership development 9. Strong understanding of special education 10.Proven experience in providing meaningful recognition and support to staff and students 11.Experience working with a discipline philosophy which is focused on validating and affirming student differences while maintaining a safe, focused, and supportive school climate Application Process: Apply online at www.isd622.org.
English Language Arts/Communications Instructor
1.0 FTE English Language Arts/Communications Instructor Location: Kenwood Trail Middle School
Science (Physics & Physical Science) Instructor
1.0 FTE Science (Physics & Physical Science) Location: Lakeville North High School
Community Education Marketing & Communications Specialist
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2015 WORK YEAR: 12 Month; Year Round Summary Lead effective communication and marketing efforts to increase participation in Community Education programs and services through creating marketing plans and designing and producing marketing materials to enhance the department’s presence and brand in the community. Assist with conducting needs assessments to identify emerging or unmet needs and interests of community members. Assist with program evaluation and grant writing as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Marketing Create and oversee a marketing and communications plan for Community Education, including development and management of website, social media platforms, email marketing, flyers, catalogs, newsletters and news releases. Work with staff and community members in identifying key messages and audiences for individual program areas and the overall department. Design – Design and create catalogs, flyers, presentations and newsletters, as well as email marketing, website, communications, short videos and social media. Create brand recognition for Community Education print and electronic publications. Special Events – Support special events by working with staff to coordinate promotion efforts. Take photographs at special events and other Community Education activities. Needs Assessment/Evaluation – Assist with needs assessments to determine community interests and needs. Engage community members and partners in shaping new programs and services. Assist with program and department evaluation efforts. Grant Writing – Research and write grants which are a good fit for our department. Other duties as assigned.