Job description

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is a growing and award-winning school district located in the south metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. The district serves nearly 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Township. There are eight elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, early childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Lakeville Area Community Education. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that ensure academic, social, civic and personal readiness for every student. Learn more at www.isd194.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning, the Secondary Teaching & Learning Coordinator will provide leadership and support in developing, implementing, monitoring, and sustaining the grades 6-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment activities in order to execute the District Strategic Plan. Duties include the coordination and leadership of the standards-based review process set forth by the state of Minnesota, achievement data and analysis, continued development and implementation of college and career readiness, and professional development. The Secondary Teaching & Learning Coordinator will partner and work closely with the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning and the Secondary Teaching & Learning Specialist to establish guidelines and criteria for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This is a 205 day a year position. With a start date of 8/8/2023.

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US:

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) Plan & matching
• HRA
• This is a 205 day a year position. With a start date of 8/8/2023.
• Salary: $77,000 - $83,0000 depending on qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

District/Strategic Planning:

• Builds and sustains relationships with the district leadership and school staff.
• Convey and uphold the District Mission, and Vision which drives work towards the execution of the Strategic Plan.
• With the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning and the Teaching & Learning Specialist, co-develops and facilitates the Standards-Based Review Process for all content areas set forth by the State of Minnesota.Plans, designs, and provides follow-up for all content area staff

Leads the evaluation of the current strengths of curricula and opportunities for improvement
Facilitates the selection process for updated curricular resources
Monitors the vertical alignment of curriculum
Facilities process around student assessment to align with state standards which clearly support the Professional Learning Community Process

• Partner with District leadership, teachers, and community stakeholders to provide continuous support for the Career and College Readiness Framework.Facilitate teacher, student, and district stakeholder groups around the College and Career Readiness initiatives

Partner with stakeholders to assess, develop, and implement College and Career Readiness programs.
Create and develop strategic partnerships with local business leaders to promote and source College and Career Readiness initiatives
Participate and connect to relevant community organizations events and services
Work with the Communications Department to create student-relatable and impactful communications to raise awareness of opportunities and programs.
Works with finance to manage Perkins budget

• With the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning and the Teaching & Learning Specialist, co-develops and facilitates the support of equitable 5-9 advanced learning supports aligned with the district’s strategic plan. This includes:Coordinates with middle school staff to ensure that district-approved advanced curriculum units are implemented in appropriate courses.

Collaborates with honors teachers to ensure honors courses provide differentiated and advanced instruction and trains teachers in qualities and effective instructional strategies for advanced learning.
Supports the identification process of honors courses to ensure consistent district-wide equitable access, and compiles and analyzes supportive data to identify students for placement in honors courses.
Support students, parents, and teachers in subject and grade acceleration cases as needed.
Collaborates with the Elementary Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Elementary Gifted Specialists, and 5th-grade Ignite! teacher to transition students into middle-level programming.
Collaborates with high school deans to transition students from middle school into the high school advanced learning programs.
Maintains accurate records in our student information systems on which students are participating in advanced academic programs.

• Communicates curricular review and recommendations with relevant district-wide committees, the Board of Education, and District leadership upon request.
• Support building site leadership teams in implementing their School's Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Attend Site Leadership Meetings upon request
• Attend Professional Learning Community, department, or team meetings upon request
• Attend and participate in district-wide committees as requested by the Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning.
• Attend and represent the District in local and state meetings and conferences related to state standards, assessment, and instruction.

Professional Development:

• Supports, plans, and co-delivers professional development on designated in-service days
• Serves as a consultant and instructional coach to teachers, Professional Learning Communities, and departments regarding best practices and effective instructional processes
• Supports the planning and delivery of New Teacher Workshop
• Supports the planning and delivery of Summer Learning Academy
• Participates in professional development growth activities for the purpose of maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends and instructional best practices.

Employment Standards:

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally to convey knowledge and skills to staff
• Manages and plans for the work, set priorities, and evaluates progress toward outcomes
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of personalities and needs
• Ability to handle conflict and work towards resolution

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning.
• Collaborates with other departments and leaders to support the needs of teachers and students.
• Additional duties as assigned.

For full description see attached job description.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience; current Minnesota teaching license and a Masters Degree.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the current trends, research with best instructional practices.
• Leadership experience working with, leading and/or facilitating adults.
• Ability to present and speak in front of groups.
• Ability to manage adult learners.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

Apply online at https://isd194.org/employment/

Only those that are invited to interview will be contacted.

ISD 194 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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