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Office of Educational Equity | Anpétu Téca Education Center

Description

Description:  Roseville Area Schools has a vacancy for a Teacher on Special Assignment in The Office of Educational Equity. This position is a 1.0 FTE Elementary (E-6) Equity Advancement TOSA with districtwide responsibilities primarily focused on elementary curricular support, professional development, and equity coaching. 

Job Summary:

The Elementary Equity Advancement TOSA will collaboratively lead professional development planning, communication, and the creation of the professional development calendar. This position will also lead various curriculum review teams, coordinate Elementary Report Cards, and work with Elementary Specialists on the completion of their TDE goals. This position must have a strong vision and understanding of equity work. Candidates should also have a high level of knowledge regarding equity policy and professional development.

Responsible To: Director of Equity and Innovation
 
Required Qualifications:

  • A valid MN Teaching license
  • Commitment to equitable practices and an equitable experience for all.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence 
  • Strong racial equity focus and culturally responsive equity mindset
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate groups
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience

Preferred Qualification:

  • Background in curriculum development E-6  

  • Strong Professional Development Skills

  • Experience in project management

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

           Professional Development:

  • Understands and effectively supports the educational curriculum and instruction compass areas including equity pedagogy, culturally relevant content, collective knowledge creation, and social justice orientation 

  • Provides professional development, training, support, and collaboration in assigned areas for principals, teachers and other staff as needed

  • Coordinates E-6 professional development activities districtwide to include: maintaining the professional development calendar, communicating the professional development plans, and evaluating the professional development program 

  • Provides professional development and training opportunities for staff to assist them with implementation of curricular areas and district professional development focus areas

    Professional Learning Communities:

  • Provides vision and leadership for professional learning communities districtwide that lead to the elimination of racial disparities through the use of a race-based data protocol and culturally responsive teaching 

  • Designs and leads professional development to move forward the PLC Vision, Tight/Loose expectations and Innovation Configurations Maps.

    General Responsibilities:

  • Understands and establishes systems of assessment that provide data for program evaluation, student progress monitoring, and use in planning 

  • Supports the community engagement of underrepresented communities

  • Amplifies student voice

  • Knowledgeable of the developmental and diverse needs of elementary scholars 

  • Collaborates and effectively teams with Office of Educational Equity staff members

  • Models and demonstrates knowledge of current teaching and learning best practices, and current trends in early education

  • Facilitates data driven decision making to determine classroom instructional needs

  • Performs other responsibilities as apparent or assigned

    Program Review:

  • Coordinates and leads assigned district curricular areas with a focus on absent and counter narratives 

  • Leads others in data informed decision making to create an equitable curricular program to increase student engagement and eliminate racial disparities in achievement, participation, and relationships

  • Provides leadership and equitable vision for curriculum teams in the Curriculum and Program Review System

  • Knowledgeable of current trends in curriculum development, backwards design, MN state standards, Professional Learning Communities, and creating inclusive curriculum

  • Communicates curricular area progress to administration, District Curriculum Advisory Committee, and School Board

  • Supports management of assigned curricular area budgets
     

Compensation: Starting salary based on experience and education following teachers’ compensation matrix plus a district contribution toward health and dental insurance. 

Application Timeline:  Roseville Area Schools continuously accepts applications for employment and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until May 23, 2024.

Equity Vision:  Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance.  Roseville Area Schools seeks individuals who embody this commitment.

Roseville Area Schools
1251 County Rd B2 W
Roseville, MN 55113