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Description: 
Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Principal for Central Family Center & Equity Programming

Job Summary:
Central Family Center & Equity Programming Principal manages the operation and functions and provides leadership to both early childhood programming at Central Family Center and district wide Equity programs and initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Central Family Center – Early Childhood Programs:

• Plan, develop, supervise and evaluate programs and services to meet the diverse needs of parents and children (birth to age 5), including ECFE, ECSE, Preschool programs, School Readiness, Home Visiting and Early Childhood Screening.
• Envision and implement new program initiatives through needs assessment, research, networking and collaboration to meet changing community needs.
• Collaborate with other agencies and district staff (Student Services, Teaching and Learning and Principals) to assure programs are coordinated, integrated and aligned district-wide
  Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff for early childhood and family programs.
• Provide instructional leadership, professional development, implementing staff development plans, assuring curriculum and assessment match best practice and align with district and program goals, conducting team meetings and evaluating programs and staff.
• Develop and implement early childhood and family program policies, systems and procedures for effective and efficient program delivery. Assure program meets quality and safety standards, requirements of various funding streams, as well as policies set by the Minnesota Department of Education and the District 720 School Board.
• Observe and evaluate programs and instructors. Conduct program evaluation and use data to inform decisions in providing high quality and responsive programming
  Prepare, recommend and monitor budgets for all programs and complete financial and year-end reports as required.

Equity Initiatives and Programs:

• Lead and supervise Equity department staff
  Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Department to provide ongoing equity-specific learning for staff throughout the district and insure that teaching strategies and materials meet the needs of diverse learners
• Partner with multiple district departments to foster systemic equity in the district
• Create and manage programming designed to enhance opportunities for historically under-represented learners
  Design annual budgets and plans that align with the MN Desegregation Rule and meet Minnesota Department of Education guidelines
• Manage Educational Equity budget
• Promote hiring and retention of diverse staff
  Assist in mediating conflicts regarding inter-cultural issues
  Foster relationships with parents and the larger community
  Other duties as assigned

Job Title: Teacher On Special Assignment (AVID, Curriculum, & MTSS Specialist)
Job Location:  District Education Center -Department of Teaching and Learning
Accountable To: 6-12 Curriculum, MTSS, & Career Pathways Coordinator
Salary: Per Teacher Contract
Posting Date:  May 2, 2018
Closing Date: May 9, 2018
Start Date:  August 27, 2018

Note: This is an interview only position. There is no internal bidding.

Primary Objective:
This position will support the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, the District’s Curriculum Cycle of Continuous Improvement, as well as the development and implementation of Career Pathways (Route 622). Additionally, this position supports the use of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) activities in secondary buildings. This work requires collaboration with school leaders and teachers to maintain an equity-focused culture of collaboration, collective inquiry, evidence-based decision making, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Current MN Teaching License and at lease 3 years of successful classroom experience;
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about AVID and the impact of this program on student achievement and long-range outcomes;
Professional commitment to standards-based curriculum and professional learning based on student needs;
Experience in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation;
Evidence of personal credibility with staff and community;
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about academic standards and requirements;
Knowledge of or willingness to learn the impact of state and federal education legislation on district programs;
Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects on a deadline;
Experience with technology and data/evidence use to inform decision making;
Effective communicator with demonstrated group presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications:

MN teaching license or equivalent;
Evidence of collaboration with peers;
Experience in formal and informal leadership roles while a classroom teacher;
Experience as an AVID elective teacher, site coordinator, or tutor;
Experience or background in facilitating professional learning and proven success in using principles of adult learning
Proven experience working in partnership with diverse stakeholder groups;
Disposition of a reflective learner with a growth mindset.
Major Areas of Accountability:

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)Provide support to district and site staff teams in developing, implementing, and evaluating the AVID program;
Coordinate AVID and School Transition programs across multiple secondary buildings;
Assist with the logistical managment of AVID, including direct support for AVID coordinators at each secondary school;
Facilitate the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of AVID tutors.
Secondary Curriculum & Career PathwaysAsssist in the implementation of structures and tools for aligning district curricular objectives, resources, technology, instructional frameworks, and assessments as part of the curriculum improvement process;
Provide support to the district’s Curriculum Coordinating Council;
Engage faculty, staff and administrators in reflective conversation protocols centered on student learning to promote and expand culturally and linguistically responsive practices;
Solicit and use student voice in the development, implementation, evaluation, and support of secondary curriculum & instruction;
Actively participate in Route 622 (career pathways) development;
Maintain web-based management tools that support curriculum;
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support)Assist in the development and implementation of secondary MTSS framework in five secondary buildings;
Provide adult learning on the topics of date/evidence use, class-wide and small group interventions, and best practices for scheduling & supporting secondary intensive interventions;
Teaching & Learning TeamEngage in ongoing personal/professional development in order to develop professional skills and maintain knowledge of applicable topics in the learning community;
Advocate for educational equity in regards to achievement gaps; opportunity gaps, disproportionality and participation gaps, especially among students of color and other non-dominant student groups;
Engage families and community members in collaborative, meaningful partnerships;
Complete other duties as assigned.