Job Description:
Special Education ABS, SLD or DCD Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. This position will be from approximately 1/22/24 through 3/15/24.
Southeast
Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF) – K-12 Health & PhyEd Specialist – T&L (2023-2024)(100091)
Summary of Position:
Provide leadership to all aspects of the District’s K-12 Health and Physical Education programming.
This position will be responsible for:
Supporting curriculum, instruction, assessment, content integration and professional development for all schools.
Identifying and/or leading development of standards-aligned curriculum and assessments.
Designing and leading professional development focused on culturally sustaining curriculum and pedagogy in health and physical education.
Support school leadership teams and teachers in improving instruction.
Support the district’s strategic plan and key goals focused on equity, literacy, & social emotional learning within a multi-tiered system of support.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A passion for student achievement, educational equity, racial equity, and culturally responsive practices.
Demonstrated commitment to increasing representation of MPS students’ cultures in instructional materials and incorporating culturally relevant teaching strategies.
A demonstrated conviction that all students can and will achieve at high levels.
Knowledge of research and best practices in health and physical education instruction, including culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy, social emotional learning, long-term planning, and disciplinary literacy.
Knowledge of the 2018 Minnesota Academic Standards in Physical Education
Knowledge of the National Health Education Standards
Knowledge of the National Sex Education Standards
Demonstrates courteous and culturally responsive behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues.
Knowledge of and an ability to utilize a variety of current technological tools and student data platforms for communication, planning, and documentation.
Ability to use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.
Demonstrated effective leadership and coaching skills in working with adults.
Experience planning, facilitating, and evaluating high-quality professional development.
Experience leading culturally responsive curriculum development and long-term planning with teachers.
Skilled building relationships outside of schools with content experts, non-profits, community groups, and other allies in our work
Position Functions, Duties, Responsibilities:
Facilitate district Health and Physical Education programs
Implement strategies that reduce/eliminate racial disparities in student outcome and course enrollments.
Ensure that strategies for specific students, including English learner support, Special Education services, and advanced learner support are integrated seamlessly into core curriculum and professional development.
Ensure alignment of physical education instructional practices and assessments with the Minnesota Academic Standards.
Lead process of creating/adopting culturally relevant instructional materials which support standards-based teaching and learning and integration of literacy and content.
Facilitate conversations amongst community organizations to gather input in developing, vetting, and revising curricular resources.
Collaborate with District-wide departments (i.e. Equity and Integration, Social Emotional Learning and Student Wellness).
Design and lead professional development on health and physical education curriculum, instruction, and assessment for school leaders and teachers.
Build the capacity of school leadership teams to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning at the site.
Build relationships and collaborate within MPS schools, in addition to content experts, non-profits, community groups, and other allies in our work.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. There may be times when required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Associate Educator – Bilingual Somali – Folwell (2023-2024)(100602)
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assists students in school classrooms with educational programs and assignments, provides assistance to Teachers as directed, and assists students with after-school and special education programs, and special events.
Bilingual Somali
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Assist teachers and staff in educational functions and other services to maintain a safe, diverse and productive learning environment; work with students to reinforce classroom learning, educational programs and improve personal skills.
*Assist students in learning processes; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual instruction, encourage socialization and positive communication.
*Monitor and supervise student activities; promote respect, support diversity, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalate personal confrontations, and enforce District policies and rules of conduct.
*Monitor students, and record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintain files, and keeps records of student progress and activities; assure all required written reports are completed and submitted.
Teacher, Health – Candidate Pool (2023-2024)(99418)
This is a candidate pool posting and will be monitored periodically on an as needed basis by the district and specific vacancies. You may be in contact further as positions become available .
SUMMARY
Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.
Teacher, English Second Language – Folwell (2023-2024)Requisition Id : 99874(99874)
Teacher, English Second Language
SUMMARY
Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of students’ English Language Proficiency Levels.
Prepare and conduct lessons for ELL students new to the country in order to meet Minnesota English Language Proficiency Standards.
Communicate with families regarding students’ school program, collaborating with bilingual staff as appropriate.
Develop and maintain native language skills while accelerating English acquisition.
Support student’s academic language development n content areas, particularly Language Arts.
Collaborate with school staff and leadership concerning the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices and instructional strategies for ELL students to attain high academic achievement according to District and State Standards.
Participate in ongoing staff, team and individual professional development. Facilitate the process of exiting students from the ELL program.
Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Executive Director of Finance and Operations
The Executive Director of Finance and Operations for Austin Public Schools provides district-level leadership and coordination of the Finance Department, Facilities Services, Food and Nutrition Services, and Transportation Services. This cabinet-level position is responsible for implementing learning and change management in alignment with the strategic priorities of Austin Public Schools.
Leadership
• Align fiscal and human resources to assist the District in meeting its mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Coordinate professional development for all members of the Finance and Operations departments
• Monitor continuous improvement and change management of internal processes
• Lead cross-functional work in collaboration with other departments to ensure customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate the Finance, Facilities, and Insurance Committees
Financial Management
• Evaluate, develop, and implement processes for business office procedures in compliance with state and federal laws
• Review and approve contracts for goods and services
• Review and approve general ledger journal entries
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the Finance Department, Facilities Services Director, and Food & Nutrition Services Director.
• Coordinate all district student transportation with the third-party transportation provider
Reporting
• Review and interpret internal financial reports with School Board and stakeholders
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required
• Administer fiscal portion of federal and state programs and grants as needed
• Coordinate and review reports, worksheets, and data related to audit, respond to auditor’s questions, and resolve identified issues
Budgeting
• Prepare operating budgets, projecting revenues and expenditures, and review and modify budgets as necessary
• Monitor budgets to comply with state and federal reporting guidelines
• Prepare capital expenditure budget and ten-year capital improvement plan
• Prepare cost studies on programs as needed
• Work with building principals/site leaders and departments to prepare and monitor their budgets
Risk Management
• Administer District insurance programs to ensure adequate coverage levels
• Administer District employee insurance programs in compliance with state and federal laws and employee contracts
Other
• Actively participate in employee contract negotiations, providing data and insight on proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and three to five or more years of fiscal management experience
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and legal/governmental regulations related to performing this position.
Effectively use current technology tools to enhance personal productivity.
Write and/or present reports, documents, presentations, proposals, and general correspondence clearly and concisely.
Develop long-range plans, establish and successfully achieve goals, and make consistently sound, defensible decisions in performing all aspects of this position.
Working knowledge of applicable and payroll-related tax laws, retirement legislation, TRA, TSA regulations, child support rules, leaves and garnishments, and other regulations that require compliance by the District in its payroll administration.
Provide leadership through school-business cycle events such as Open Enrollments and ACA reporting.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to effect consistent accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality in all aspects of payroll administration.
Possess knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to pupil transportation for Minnesota public school systems.
Supervisory experience involving public organization facilities maintenance, operations, and construction
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the operations and maintenance of school facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable District, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations related to food service.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary Range: Regionally competitive based on experience.
Full benefit package available
DISTRICT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All applicants MUST complete the district application using APPLITRACK to be considered for an interview.
POSITION INQUIRIES:
Any inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent of Schools.
Review of materials will start as soon as possible.
The position will be filled on an undesignated timeframe when, and not until, the preferred candidate emerges.