Staff Development Assessment Specialist - American Indian Education - Jobs for Humanity
Osseo, MN
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Company Name: Osseo
Job Description
Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Develop, deliver, and assess differentiated job-embedded professional development for individuals, grade levels, departments, buildings, and district; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and local school initiatives to ensure equitable student achievement gains; foster development and growth of professional learning communities and individuals; support and implement district, school, program and department goals and objectives; support department leaders implement program improvement plans within grade band, curriculum, or program area of responsibility; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings to improve scholar achievement; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; participating in leadership activities; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support when applicable; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor.
This position will help review and prepare curriculum and staff development sessions to build staff capacity around the implementation of Indigenous Education For All. Indigenous Education For All (IEFA) is teaching and learning about Minnesota’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of the Anishinaabe and Dakota people. The required academic standards include the contributions of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities. This is intended for all students in Minnesota, as well as their teachers and school administrators to better understand their Indigenous peers. Successful implementation of the required academic standards includes access to and availability of curricular resources specific to the cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with an emphasis on Minnesota’s Tribal nations. The development of curricular resources, and professional development will be provided so that educators have access to knowledge and training in preparation to effectively and respectfully educate students on the rich history of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities. Curricular resources will include, but will not be limited to, American Indian experiences in Minnesota, including Tribal histories, Indigenous languages, sovereignty issues, cultures, treaty rights, governments, socioeconomic experiences, contemporary issues and current events.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Staff Development Assessment Specialist (SDAS)
Minimum qualifications include:
Preferred qualifications include:
FTE: 1.0
Desired start date: August 2024
Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Osseo to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.
Company Name: Osseo
Job Description
Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Develop, deliver, and assess differentiated job-embedded professional development for individuals, grade levels, departments, buildings, and district; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and local school initiatives to ensure equitable student achievement gains; foster development and growth of professional learning communities and individuals; support and implement district, school, program and department goals and objectives; support department leaders implement program improvement plans within grade band, curriculum, or program area of responsibility; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings to improve scholar achievement; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; participating in leadership activities; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support when applicable; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor.
This position will help review and prepare curriculum and staff development sessions to build staff capacity around the implementation of Indigenous Education For All. Indigenous Education For All (IEFA) is teaching and learning about Minnesota’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of the Anishinaabe and Dakota people. The required academic standards include the contributions of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities. This is intended for all students in Minnesota, as well as their teachers and school administrators to better understand their Indigenous peers. Successful implementation of the required academic standards includes access to and availability of curricular resources specific to the cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with an emphasis on Minnesota’s Tribal nations. The development of curricular resources, and professional development will be provided so that educators have access to knowledge and training in preparation to effectively and respectfully educate students on the rich history of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities. Curricular resources will include, but will not be limited to, American Indian experiences in Minnesota, including Tribal histories, Indigenous languages, sovereignty issues, cultures, treaty rights, governments, socioeconomic experiences, contemporary issues and current events.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Staff Development Assessment Specialist (SDAS)
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
- If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
- Considerable knowledge of American Indian histories, cultures and community.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Advanced degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with adults and previous experience in district level curriculum work preferred.
FTE: 1.0
Desired start date: August 2024
Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
Osseo Area Schools offers:
- Meaningful and impactful work
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A variety of benefits
- Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
- Summer opportunities
- and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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