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Job Title: Teacher, TOSA Special Education - Indian Education and Requisition ID number: 58102
Close Date: 11:59 PM on 02/28/2019
Organizational Unit: Indian Education (10000261)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 FTE; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Indian Education Special Education District Program Facilitator 1.0 FTE

FUNCTION: Special Education District Program Facilitators will provide guidance, leadership and technical support to schools and special education staff in the form of professional development, coaching, and other duties as assigned. Assistance provided to schools and special education staff will align with the core beliefs of the Indian education department that include the following; Improve Native Student achievement and graduation rates through academically rigorous culturally responsive instruction, family and student engagement and collaborative partnerships with schools and community.

ADAPTIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: We are seeking candidates who possess demonstrated leadership skills within a school/district environment and have experience working with American Indian students and families. Qualified candidates should advocate for student learning, convey innovative ideas to school teams, provide strong interpersonal communication skills, utilize problem solving skills effectively, and guide teams towards equitable, evidence based instructional practices.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Indian Education

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
• Valid MN special education license in SLD, EBD, ASD, ABS, MMI, MSM, PI, DAPE, OT, School Psychologist, and/or Social Work (Multiple licenses preferred)
• Prefer 5 years of successful experience in an urban, multicultural educational setting.
Experience working with American Indian students and families
Knowledge of special education policies and IEP development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide culturally specific instructional training and coaching to special education staff based on teacher and ESP evaluation rubrics
• Develop and lead culturally specific professional development to a range of school members; both general education and special education staff
• Understand and develop special education school-wide models and programming
• Provide coaching to teachers on how to develop IEP goals and objectives that drive American Indian student instruction
• Provide coaching to teachers on how to monitor progress and how to plan instruction based on student data that accelerates achievement of American Indian special education students
• Research, recommend, and model how to implement academic , functional and social emotional evidence based practices to improve student outcomes within a school community
• Research, recommend, and model the implementation of evidence based instructional practices, with an intense focus on reading
• Provide staff on up to date disability specific information, parent engagement strategies and inclusive school environments
• Provide guidance on strategies to increase special education graduation rates of American Indian students, high school courses of study, social and emotional learning, transition planning, college planning, and a rigorous sequence of work opportunities.
• Provide guidance to schools regarding inclusion plans that help schools and special education teams provide services to American Indian students in all federal settings
• Guide schools to develop behavior and/or academic interventions for American Indian students
• Provide feedback to schools and special education teams regarding interventions within a behavior intervention plan (BIP) and to ensure BIPs are being implemented with fidelity

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.

Salary: 38 week - Teacher Salary Schedule, MFT local 59

For More Information, Please Contact: Anna Ross, Director of Indian Education
Anna.ross@mpls.k12.mn.us

Additional Information:
All applicants, including MPS employees, must complete an on-line application. In addition, upload an electronic copy of both your cover letter and resume to your application at the time that you apply. Make sure that you apply for the specific position in which you are interested. Only complete applications, which include all of the following items, will be considered:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• On-Line Application

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Prior to the interview candidates will be asked to provide the following:
• An example of a professional development training that you have created
• A 1 page writing sample that addresses the following: What is your view on inclusive practices and how would you facilitate inclusive practices within a school and with special education staff?

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY:
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.

The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action School District

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

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 race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.