Summary
Description
Essential Qualifications:
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Enthusiasm for and deep knowledge of the content area
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Keen expertise in pedagogical best practices
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Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and students
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Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and extreme patience
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Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
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Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills
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Understanding and belief in Augsburg Fairview Academy’s unique mission and vision
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Active community experts, Ojibwe or Dakota language speakers
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Knowledge of community resources and agencies that support students and families.
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Understanding of educational programs and assistance within the school setting to support and sustain student progress and success
Desired Qualifications:
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Valid Minnesota teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture (or ability to obtain such)
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Experience teaching in an urban high school
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Experience co-teaching with a special education teacher
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Experience collaborating with students, families, and the intercultural communities our school serves
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Track record of success serving youth with significant developmental risk factors
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All qualities of a Star Teacher (Haberman)
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Training and experience with Circle of Courage, including RAP or LSCI
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Training and experience with restorative justice
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Teaching experience in a charter school
Indian Education Teacher Essential Job Functions:
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Cultivating strong, positive relationships with students
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Teaching in a classroom setting
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Incorporating active, experiential learning opportunities in daily lessons
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Working with students, parents, teachers, and student support team to address challenges to students’ academic progress
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Managing classroom activities and behaviors effectively
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Providing positive behavior interventions for students based on the Academy’s principles of authoritative instruction
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Recording, reporting, and evaluating student academic and behavioral data
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Attending monthly Family Night, Academic Conferences, Prom, Graduation, and all other required events
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Other duties as assigned
Indian Education Home/School Liaison Essential Job Functions:
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Cultivating strong, positive relationships with students
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Function in a proactive manner to ensure that Indigenous students have access to the support systems needed to succeed as learners at AFA
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Build and maintain positive connections between parents of Indigenous students and the school
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Offer support to all Indigenous students enrolled
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Collaborate with counselors, school social worker, administrators, and staff to provide support services
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Work with counselors, administrators, and other support services personnel to provide crisis intervention services for Indigenous students.
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Provide conflict mediation services for Indigenous students
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Attend academic and behavior conferences, make home visits, and provide outreach services to parents of Indigenous students
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Make community referrals as necessary to families and follow-up support services
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Assist new Indigenous families with registration, orientation, and follow-up services
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Participate in child study and student assistance teams related to students on caseload
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Perform other tasks within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by the supervisor
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Provide enrichment opportunities for students (Indigenous literature, emphasizing vocabulary and reading comprehension).
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Work collaboratively with the American Indian Parent Committee to seek grants
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Facilitate American Indian Parent Committee meetings
Position Logistics:
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Monday – Thursday from 7:45am-4:00pm
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Compensation based on the Augsburg Fairview Academy FY25 salary schedule
