• Job Description

  Req#: 5885
  Position Type:
  Unaffiliated/ Assistant Director Learning, Teaching, and Equity
  
  
  Date Posted:
  2/13/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Secondary School
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/01/2024
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
  
  
  Co-lead and co-supervise all members of the Learning, Teaching & Equity (LTE) team.
  Ensure each and every student in our district reaches their greatest individual learning potential.
  Ensure cultural responsiveness is woven into the fabric of all actions and work being done by the LTE team.
  Work in true collaboration with other district and building leaders.
  Ensure the LTE team works well in true collaboration with other departments, such as Special Services, Instructional Technology, Communications, etc.
  Represent the school district and LTE team as appropriate with members of the community, teachers, and other staff..
  Manage and lead a highly impactful and continually improving system of student learning.
  Oversee the continued growth and development for members of the LTE team in evidence-based practices and current educational research.
  Oversee a robust and impactful multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) replete with best practices in applying learning protocols via a timely system of intervention.
  Manage and align resources in terms of prioritization of the district’s Vision & Priorities and LTE’s most desired outcomes.
  Direct systems for collecting and analyzing data, by grade or content, building and district, in order to foster immediate and impactful improvement of teacher instruction, increasing student learning performance outcomes.
  Ensure coordination of efforts between staff development, technology, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning practices.
  High degree of organization and flexibility, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, skilled at setting priorities and coordinating activities; adaptable to changes while still meeting deadlines
  Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and educational plan that is aligned with the district Vision & Priorities.
  Create system wide learning expectations for all training and educational programs.
  Collaborate with other team members, principals and departments in planning professional development.
  Support the design and delivery of new teacher and new to district induction programs.
  Attend meetings, in-services and workshops as needed
  Foster participation and maintain active memberships in appropriate professional organizations.
  Works in partnership with the other members of this team to achieve the specific outcomes contained in the district’s Vision & Priorities.
  Assists with or leads the implementation of district-wide initiatives.
  Participates on councils, committees and task forces representing the school, the department, and the school district.
  Proven ability to craft and deliver effective presentations and high-quality reports, draft policies/procedures and produce publications
  Monitor program budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
  Seeks grants for curriculum, professional development, and instruction.
  Co-develops and monitors the Learning, Teaching & Equity budget, as well as federal budgets, in coordination with the Business Manager.
  Approves budget expenditures related to Learning, Teaching & Equity.
  Communicates effectively.
  Validate, affirm, build and bridge.
  Strong conflict and problem resolution skills.
  Advises superintendent and other administrators regarding academic standards requirements, federal and state academic mandates, assessment requirements, and related policies and procedures impacting the district. Examples include American Indian Education, gifted and talented programming, nonpublic schools, homeless programming, professional development and teacher licensing.
  Master’s Degree, or learning/experience equivalent, in educational leadership or a related field
  Administrative license and/or Specialist Certificate preferred.
  Teaching experience, preferably in grades 6-12.
  Administrative/leadership experience, preferably in grades 6-12.
  Demonstrated leadership in building quality systems and programs designed to provide each and every student with opportunities to engage in high quality learning opportunities.
  Demonstrated leadership in providing oversight to educational systems that ensure each and every student receives a quality assessment that fosters agency and self-directed learning.
  Knowledge of evidence based practices and up-to-date research findings.
  Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation research.
  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
  Keen awareness of culturally responsive practices and a demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate equity into decisions and actions.
  Ability to lead and coach the adult members of the LTE team to consistently higher levels of performance over time.
  Ability to effectively plan and direct annual district-wide learning plans and implementation efforts.
  Ability to analyze assessment measures to improve future learning outcomes with a continued focus on improving educational outcomes for each and every learner.
  Knowledge of local, state and federal/national learning standards.
  Knowledge of local, state, and federal policy and laws relating to education.
  Knowledge of all learning programs typically found in a suburban Minnesota school district.
  ABOUT SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  At Shakopee Public Schools, it's more than an education, it's a commitment to our students, staff and community to make a difference in the lives of each and every student, every day. Located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities, Shakopee Public Schools is proud to serve the cities of Shakopee, Savage and Prior Lake, as well as Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek townships. The district directly supports nearly 8,000 students, has 1,000+ dedicated staff members, 11+ buildings, 1.7+ million square feet of space and over 350+ acres of land, making it a truly unique community with endless opportunity. The community also passed an operating levy in 2021, allowing the district to provide additional student and operational-based support as well as competitive compensation for educators and support staff.
  
  Description:
  In partnership with the Co-Leader of Learning, Teaching, and Equity (E-5), provide leadership and oversight for the entire Department of Learning, Teaching, and Equity. Each of the two Co-Leader positions are Cabinet Level positions that report directly to the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent.
  The primary responsibility for the person in this position is to develop or improve all the systemic structures that impact the student learning experience in Shakopee Public Schools. It is the moral imperative of our school district to change until all of our systems measurably work for each and every student. Our focus must be on ensuring each member of our organization maintains high expectations and unwavering support for each of our student learners. It is also our responsibility to make sure each and every student receives high quality core instruction and develops agency when it comes to their own learning.
  Job Summary:
  
  Instructional Leadership
  • Co-lead and co-supervise all members of the Learning, Teaching & Equity (LTE) team.
  • Ensure each and every student in our district reaches their greatest individual learning potential.
  • Ensure cultural responsiveness is woven into the fabric of all actions and work being done by the LTE team.
  • Work in true collaboration with other district and building leaders.
  • Ensure the LTE team works well in true collaboration with other departments, such as Special Services, Instructional Technology, Communications, etc.
  • Represent the school district and LTE team as appropriate with members of the community, teachers, and other staff..
  • Manage and lead a highly impactful and continually improving system of student learning.
  • Oversee the continued growth and development for members of the LTE team in evidence-based practices and current educational research.
  • Oversee a robust and impactful multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) replete with best practices in applying learning protocols via a timely system of intervention.
  • Manage and align resources in terms of prioritization of the district’s Vision & Priorities and LTE’s most desired outcomes.
  • Direct systems for collecting and analyzing data, by grade or content, building and district, in order to foster immediate and impactful improvement of teacher instruction, increasing student learning performance outcomes.
  • Ensure coordination of efforts between staff development, technology, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning practices.
  • High degree of organization and flexibility, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, skilled at setting priorities and coordinating activities; adaptable to changes while still meeting deadlines
  Professional Development Leadership
  • Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and educational plan that is aligned with the district Vision & Priorities.
  • Create system wide learning expectations for all training and educational programs.
  • Collaborate with other team members, principals and departments in planning professional development.
  • Support the design and delivery of new teacher and new to district induction programs.
  • Attend meetings, in-services and workshops as needed
  • Foster participation and maintain active memberships in appropriate professional organizations.
  Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Leadership Team (Cabinet)
  • Works in partnership with the other members of this team to achieve the specific outcomes contained in the district’s Vision & Priorities.
  • Assists with or leads the implementation of district-wide initiatives.
  • Participates on councils, committees and task forces representing the school, the department, and the school district.
  • Proven ability to craft and deliver effective presentations and high-quality reports, draft policies/procedures and produce publications
  Budget
  • Monitor program budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
  • Seeks grants for curriculum, professional development, and instruction.
  • Co-develops and monitors the Learning, Teaching & Equity budget, as well as federal budgets, in coordination with the Business Manager.
  • Approves budget expenditures related to Learning, Teaching & Equity.
  Communicates with stakeholders
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Validate, affirm, build and bridge.
  • Strong conflict and problem resolution skills.
  Coordinates and supervises state and federal programs in district
  • Advises superintendent and other administrators regarding academic standards requirements, federal and state academic mandates, assessment requirements, and related policies and procedures impacting the district. Examples include American Indian Education, gifted and talented programming, nonpublic schools, homeless programming, professional development and teacher licensing.
  
  
  
  
  WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
  
  Education/Certification Requirement:
  • Master’s Degree, or learning/experience equivalent, in educational leadership or a related field
  • Administrative license and/or Specialist Certificate preferred.
  Experience:
  • Teaching experience, preferably in grades 6-12.
  • Administrative/leadership experience, preferably in grades 6-12.
  Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:
  • Demonstrated leadership in building quality systems and programs designed to provide each and every student with opportunities to engage in high quality learning opportunities.
  • Demonstrated leadership in providing oversight to educational systems that ensure each and every student receives a quality assessment that fosters agency and self-directed learning.
  • Knowledge of evidence based practices and up-to-date research findings.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation research.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Keen awareness of culturally responsive practices and a demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate equity into decisions and actions.
  • Ability to lead and coach the adult members of the LTE team to consistently higher levels of performance over time.
  • Ability to effectively plan and direct annual district-wide learning plans and implementation efforts.
  • Ability to analyze assessment measures to improve future learning outcomes with a continued focus on improving educational outcomes for each and every learner.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal/national learning standards.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal policy and laws relating to education.
  • Knowledge of all learning programs typically found in a suburban Minnesota school district.
  Application Procedure:
  Apply Online at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting 5885.
  
  Selection Procedure:
  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Those selected for interview will be contacted.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Shakopee High School is a four-year public high school as of fall 2018 located in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States.

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