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Brooklyn Center Community Schools is looking for an experienced Elementary Principal with demonstrated success to lead Brooklyn Center Elementary School.  This position is a full-time, 12-month position, and reports to the Superintendent.  The annual salary for this position is based on experience and includes excellent benefits.

We are looking for a caring, collaborative leader who can unify the staff to deliver on our mission and vision. This leader must be able to exemplify our core values in their daily work.  This leader must be prepared and equipped to enhance and further our commitment to justice-centered systems reform and the disruption of oppressive practices within public education. Above all else, this leader must be able to radically love our young people who we have the privilege to serve in Brooklyn Center.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

Vision Statement
Brooklyn Center Community Schools endeavors to be a collective who demonstrates passion, pride, and perseverance.

We will fiercely lead the way in justice-centered education, striving against the permanence of racism and oppressive systems while embracing a future where our diversity fuels learning.
With every breath in our bodies, every ounce of influence we possess, and through every challenge, we stand front and center with the young people we love and serve.

BCCS Core Values – Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

· We stand front and center

· We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance

· We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems

· Our diversity fuels learning

· We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Application Process:
The BCCS application must be completed and submitted along with a  cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and educational transcript(s).
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online:   https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/

Timeline:
The posting will close at the end of the day on Sunday, April 17. The district will begin reviewing applications on April 18, with interviews tentatively planned for the week of April 25.  The start date will be July 1, 2022.

Confidential inquiries:
If you would like to make a confidential inquiry regarding the position, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Salary: Based on Salary Schedule
Duty Days: 261, includes 11 paid holidays!
Pay and Benefits: Competitive Pay and Benefits based on the contract

 

Qualifications: Master’s Degree, Required Supervisory Experience: 1-3 years LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION Minnesota K-12 Principal License. Minnesota K-12 Principal Competencies training.  A minimum of five years experience in education, Previous supervision and leadership experience, Specialist’s degree or 6th Year Certificate with coursework in education administration, or related field, and considerable experience as a teacher, assistant principal, central office administrator, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Choose BCCS?

· Health Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA/VEBA)

· Dental Insurance

· Group Life and AD&D Insurance

· Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance

· Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Full-service community school

· Vital Worklife: Supportive counseling and coaching

· Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions

· NeoPath Health Clinic: Free, onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness.  The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

 

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.

 

The Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our Secondary School team as an Academic Instructor. Academic Instructor establishes and maintains a positive culture for learning and utilizes best practices in student engagement and instruction. Literacy instruction is developed and integrated within a student-interest club. Monitors and communicates student progress toward CLP goals. Work is performed under the supervision of the Youth Programs Coordinator and Instructional Lead.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

BCCS Core Values – Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

· We stand front and center

· We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance

· We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems

· Our diversity fuels learning

· We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Works collaboratively with Youth Programs staff. Develops positive rapport with students, parents & staff.

· Supports programming and processes to meet the academic, social, and emotional growth of middle school youth in grades 6-12.

· Ensures a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment.

· Communicates regularly with families regarding the engagement and growth of their student(s).

· Designs and implements an integrated curriculum focused on accelerating math and literacy skills through a high-interest enrichment club format.

· Completes and submits weekly lesson plans to the Youth Programs Coordinator and Instructional Lead.

· Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant assignments that guide and challenge students.

· Assesses, identifies, and evaluates the needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior.

· Other duties as assigned

Pay and Benefits: $36.00

Duty Days:  Monday-Thursday June 20 – July 28, 2022, 8:30 am- 1:45 pm. In-person prep is required the week of June 13. Required staff meetings schedule TBD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

· Valid MN teaching license preferred. Aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply.

· Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations, and procedures.

· Knowledge of the Community Schools model.

· Thorough knowledge of Youth Program Quality Assessment or equivalent.

· Knowledge and understanding of effective community partnerships and community and civic engagement experience.

· General knowledge of grant and project reporting, including data collection and evaluation.

· Ability to relate and communicate effectively with people of different cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Ability to understand and work with various community agencies and their delivery systems, including schools, county, state, and social service agencies.

· Possess a high level of interpersonal skills; Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks with efficiency.

· Ability to structure and manage responsibilities independently with minimal direct supervision.

Physical Requirements: Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; may be required to wear a mask and other personal protective equipment in a pandemic outbreak; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools:
https://www.brooklyncenterschools.org/.

Please select this link to apply online:
https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/.

 

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.

 

 

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is seeking a skilled, passionate Occupational Therapist to work with our youngest learners! Currently, this position supports birth-3 and ages 3-5 students and families in the home, community, and school settings, alongside a multidisciplinary team. As a district employee, the age group/building each staff is assigned to may change as needed, in order to best support our students’ and community’s needs.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels each student’s unique genius.

BCCS Core Values – Written on a foundation of students’ voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

· We stand front and center

· We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance

· We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems

· Our diversity fuels learning

· We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Job Summary: This position is accountable for providing occupational therapy services that include improving, developing, or restoring skills that will enable students to move toward independent functioning regarding physical, mental, emotional, and educational goals. Supports students in their least restrictive educational setting. Supports staff in evaluation, program planning, and environmental issues.

General Characteristics of a Brooklyn Center Occupational Therapist:  Collaborative with all stakeholder groups; Demonstrates a growth mindset with students;  Willingness to learn and advance research-based practice for self and other staff; Focus on creating equitable access and environments; Experience implementing culturally responsive practices; Evidence of data-driven decision making; Evidence of building strong relationships and communication with families; Ability to differentiate for all learners; Professional and collegial.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Screens, evaluates, and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.

· Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.

· Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile, providing written reports that reflect strengths and barriers to student participation in the general educational environment. Guides evidence-based intervention.

· Participates in the development of initial and reevaluations for students.

· Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.

· Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and performance within the school environment.

· Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.

· Documents occupational therapy services and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

· Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.

· Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

· Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as required.

· Attends meetings and training sessions as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Specialized Subject Knowledge Required to Perform the Essential Functions of the Job:

· Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions;

· Knowledge of appropriate State and Federal laws and regulations;

· Thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary, or special education principles, practices, and procedures;

· Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations, and procedures;

· Knowledge of human development throughout the life span and integrates with student’s unique developmental status;

· Knowledge of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on student’s ability to participate in occupations;

· Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students and physical therapy practice in schools;

· Good judgment and decision-making.

Required Work Experience, Formal Education/ Training, and Licensure:

· Master’s Degree (Education)

· Previous experience working with diverse populations and urban school settings is preferred. Successful prior experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting

· Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist. Must possess the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) designation.

Pay and Benefits: Competitive Pay and Benefits based on the teacher contract
Duty Days: 197

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work: Ability to articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel; Ability to deliver articulate verbal presentations and written reports; Ability to relate and communicate effectively with people of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic background; Demonstrated success working effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment, with skills in promoting cultural inclusiveness; Ability to organize and maintain confidential records; Ability to serve as a member of the professional learning community to promote an educational climate in which students can grow intellectually and emotionally; Skilled in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness; Ability to determine the need for an occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student; Ability to organize and coordinate work; Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools:  https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online:   https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.