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Position Summary

FTE:  0.6
Days:  184
Compensation / Benefits:  Per Unit Agreement
Qualifications: MN Work Experience License required.

Description:  ISD 191 is a suburban Minneapolis system of 8,500 students comprised of the communities of Burnsville, Eagan, and Savage. District 191’s dynamic education team is highly committed to working each day to align the work of adults throughout our system, and within our community, around improving the learning of each of our students. We are committed to finding innovative leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues and staff. Burnsville Highschool is committed to providing Career Pathways for students that will help them follow their interests and prepare for further study, training or work opportunities within a Career Field. Currently the four Career Fields students can find Pathways include Arts, Global Communciations & Informations Systems; Health Sciences & Human Services; Design, Engineering, & Manufacturing Technologies; and Business, Management & Entrepreneurship. Our district provides a wealth of academic opportunities and community experiences through a culturally proficient school system.
Essential Job Functions

Job Responsibilities: Guide in developing programs of study bridging secondary and postsecondary curriculum to support individual student plans of study within a complete range of career options. Assist students discover their interests and their passions, and empower them to choose the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college and career.
Qualifications

The successful Work Experience Teacher will be an individual who…

… firmly believes:all students can learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control
that student learning guides practice and decision-making throughout the school and system
in shared accountability and responsibility through working interdependently
in fostering a commitment among staff and parent communities to create the conditions for equity and excellence resulting in elimination of the achievement gap
in a model that promotes professional reflection and continuous improvement
… has demonstrated:successful experience in facilitating high-quality professional learning and remarkable outcomes through application
the ability to effectively manage and lead change, including changing practices and structures in our school system that may perpetuate inequities based on race and class
outstanding skills in written and oral communication, talent management, and school operations
effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication tool to improve student achievement and manage work
personal professional learning and development through a strong understanding of literature related to education, student learning, and leadership
the ability to manage dialog effectively, valuing alternative points of view in planning and decision-making
that he or she is a visible instructional leader
courage to do what is best for students

Application Process Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
Review of materials will start immediately.
The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.