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Job Title: Teacher, District Program Facilitator - Indian Education and Requisition ID number: 58288
Close Date: 11:59 PM on 02/25/2019
Organizational Unit: Indian Education (10000261)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching

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Teacher, District Program Facilitator - Indian Education

Key Responsibilities of the Position
Consult with school staff concerning the development implementation and evaluation of best practices and instructional strategies of American Indian students in quality programs.
Provide leadership and support to the Indian Education programs in the Minneapolis Public Schools.
Plan and implement professional development opportunities for MPS teachers in the area of Indian Education.
Increase parent and community awareness of curriculum initiatives for Indian Education.
Disseminate current research and best practice in all areas for learners in Indian Education.
Identify exemplary programs, supplemental components, learning materials and assessment methods for Indian Education.
Assist the Director in conducting staff, student and parent information meetings regarding Indian Education initiatives and conducting needs assessments.
Work with Indian Education staff to coordinate staff development opportunities for all instructional staff (teachers, educational assistants, etc.) in the integration of American Indian curriculum materials.
Synthesize all previous MPS curriculum efforts and work with MPS Teaching and Learning staff in content areas to link specific materials and district standards.
Attend events and act on behalf of the Director as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:
• Valid MN teaching license

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in American Indian Community
Experience in Indian Education or American Indian Studies

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.