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Job Title: Teacher, TOSA General (IB PYP Coordinator) - Advanced Academics (2019-20 SY) - Hall (PK-5)and Requisition ID number: 59427
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Talent Development & Advanced Academics (10001015)
Site: Hall (0287)
FTE: 0.6 FTE; 39 weeks; 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.

Employee Position: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator (TOSA) (.6 position at Elizabeth Hall Elementary School)
Position Code:

Division/Site: Talent Development & Advanced Academics

Organizational Level: District

Reports to: School Principal

Classification/FLSA: TOSA

Summary of Position
Provide instructional leadership in collaboration with the school's principal and ILT for the development and continuous improvement of the Primary Years Programme at the school. Support the MPS Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan with specific emphasis on standards alignment, curriculum design and delivery, assessment and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

1. Minnesota Elementary Teaching License (K-6)
2. Advanced degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum preferred

Experience

1. At least five years of effective instruction teaching a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds in an urban setting, grades PK-5.
2. Teaching and/or leading in a PYP Programme.
3. Curriculum development, analysis and delivery using effective assessment strategies and IB Standards and Practices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Knowledge of IB authorization and evaluation processes.
2. Strong budget and project management skills.
3. Strong facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written).
4. Ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners and plan effective professional development experiences for teachers.
5. Ability to collect, organize and analyze data for instructional and program improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES
General Coordination

1. Participate as member of school Instructional Leadership Team.
2. Develop accountability systems and practices at the school level to ensure academic growth for all students
3. Coordinate all aspects of the Exhibition.
4. Coordinate and prepare stakeholders for Programme Evaluation and site visit.
5. Collaborate across all MPS IB schools to develop teacher leaders, build strong K-12 pathways and ensure curriculum alignment.
6. Represent school & district at local, state, regional and national events and conferences. (e.g., MNIB)

Curriculum Review & Development

1. Use student learning and IB assessment data to monitor and improve inquiry instruction and curriculum effectiveness.
2. Facilitate the PYP unit planning process to help teachers move collaboratively to a fully developed written, taught and assessed curriculum.
3. Ensure PYP units across subject areas align with MPS PYP curriculum maps (MN standards, ATL, IB Criteria, and other elements of the PYP unit planner).

Professional Development

1. Develop, coordinate and monitor school collaboration and professional development plan to include IB required training, induction of new staff, PLC and individual teacher coaching support.
2. Facilitate professional development activities that align best practice, the IB Standards and Practices and the MPS Teaching and Learning Frameworks and strategic initiatives.

Physical Demands of the Position:
Ability to transport materials weighing 40 lbs to school sites
Ability to travel between school sites
Ability to work extended hours when necessary

SALARY: MFT Teacher Salary Schedule, 39Weeks, with extended time as needed

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Kelly McQuillan Kelly.mcquillan@mpls.k12.mn.us 612-668-5303

All applicants, including MPS employees, must complete an on-line application at www.mpls.k12.mn.us (click on employment). 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. This position closes at midnight on the posted deadline date. 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. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

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.