Intermediate District 287 is looking for qualified Innovative Instructional Coaches like you for an opening at West Education Center in Minnetonka, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 11 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:

• We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
• We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
• To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video .

Position Details:

• Support program-wide delivery of core instruction in academic areas, through modeling, co-teaching, observation, and ongoing coaching alongside instructional staff
• Assists with the development and delivery of group and individualized intervention plans and core instructional strategies
• Writes and implements interventions and models specific strategies and Evidence-Based Practices for other instructional staff
• Helps in providing support and techniques to licensed staff in how to better engage and reach parents and other staff members
• An employee in this position will be eligible to serve a minimum of three (3) years, with a limit of 2 consecutive terms for a total of six (6) years in this position. The District reserves the right to extend or reduce the duration of this position.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $42,290 - $86,528 DOE and E
• Generous Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403b (eligible for match after 1 year), paid leave, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)

Requirements:

• Experience in culturally responsive teaching/coaching
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Current MN teaching license special education or Core Content Secondary Level
• Preferred: Dual license (Core + Special Ed), experience teaching math or science

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Website: http://www.district287.org/

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat