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Teacher, English Second Language – Folwell (2023-2024)Requisition Id : 99874(99874)

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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

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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.

Director of Special Education – SPECTRUM Program Director

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is looking for a Director of Special Education – SPECTRUM Program Director in Hokah, MN.  The Director of Special Education is responsible for monitoring and overseeing all aspects of the special education programs and services in their assigned program.  This position works closely with the program’s administrative teams and special education staff to ensure effective special education programming and leadership in special education, due process monitoring and compliance, and management of administrative tasks.  This position will work a 240 day calendar.

FLSA Status:  Exempt
Reports to:  Executive Director

Qualifications

  • Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education is required
  • Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
  • Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Autism Program is preferred
  • Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
  • Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of an administrative team

Competencies

  • Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers
  • Duties and Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
  • Building Administrator for the SPECTRUM Program, a Level IV Autism program
  • Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating program staff
  • Completes restrictive procedures reporting for the program
  • Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
  • Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
  • Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
  • Complete special education state forms for the Education District
  • Other job related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

School building, office, lifting, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to perform restrictive procedures as needed
Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 12 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, located in Kellogg, MN that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Hokah, MN. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN.  Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota.

Executive Director, Core Academics & Ins(99283)

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans, administers, and directs K-12 and special programs for MPS including: CTE, AVID, Advanced Academics and Talent Development, Social Studies, English, Math, Literacy, English Language Arts, Art, Physical Education and Health, Library and Media; continuously improves K-12 programs to accelerate improvement in student outcomes and integration of specialized content across all content areas.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Under the direction of Senior Academic Leadership and in collaboration with the appropriate Associate Superintendents designs, develops, and implements the strategic agenda of the district and the department.
Designs, directs, and supports college readiness plans, programs and practices to grow the graduation rate and improve college acceptance and persistence rates.
Leads and mentors a cross-departmental team in order to facilitate integration, instructional design, collaboration, professional development, and technology into a coordinated structure.
Develops and executes team agendas and objectives for K-12 programming including culturally responsive and equitable practices for all students in MPS; develops pathways and instructional practices, integration, and innovative program options that increase student achievement.
Leads the work of elementary and secondary education, and collaborates with other department leads and principals to ensure alignment of K-12 program implementation, planning, monitoring, and shared leadership.
Collaborates with Early Childhood Education to ensure alignment in early childhood academic programs and K-12 academic programs.
Integrates diversity, inclusion, and equity into all aspects of the mission and culture of MPS.
Develops program goals and evaluation plans to effectively assess current programming and materials; determines plans for expansion and priorities.
Analyzes reports and provides communication to community and schools.
Prepares and administers budgets, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs as needed.
Facilitates interagency planning and collaboration between the district, department and external partners to support expanded opportunities and/or improved outcomes for students; coordinates with community partners, grant funders, local and regional organizations involved with K-12 and special programming on behalf of MPS.
Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
Maintains working relationship with other academic departments, K-12 principals, site leads, and the Board of Education to ensure information exchange and coordination of efforts.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, families, community members/partners and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field; AND five (5) years of demonstrated experience managing education support programs in an urban public school environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:
Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific area of assignment.
Rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education and other governing agencies.
Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing departmental programs and services.
Principles and practices of leadership, school improvement, reform, professional development, project planning, and data use.
Strategy development and project management.
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including finance, budgeting, purchasing, contract and grant management, customer service, and employee supervision.
Techniques for efficient and cost effective management and resources.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Skill in:

Operating effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Managing details, organizing complex tasks and a demonstrating a high sense of urgency with an ability to drive results.
Assessing, analyzing, and identifying problems, and recommending effective solutions.
Managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
Demonstrating strong presentation skills with proven expertise in managing meetings, presentations, and design sessions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership, project team members, stakeholders, and key community partners
Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Minnesota State Driver’s License.

Valid Minnesota Teaching or Administrator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF) – K-12 Health & PhyEd Specialist – T&L (2023-2024)(100091)

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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.
Qualifications:

Current Minnesota license in Health
Current Minnesota license in Physical Education
Advanced degree in education or educational leadership preferred but not required.
Leadership experience working with teachers to support curriculum, instruction, and/or assessments.
A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience with evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy, teaching culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse students.
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.