Online Learning Coordinator

Summary of Job Duties:  
The 7-12 Online Learning Coordinator leads the ongoing development and coordination of our 7-12 Falcons Online Academy.  The Coordinator will support teaching, learning, student development, and organizational operations. The Coordinator will develop and oversee district-wide programming, including policies, procedures, budgets, services, and facilities while working collaboratively with administration to promote high-quality, equitable educational opportunities within Falcons Online Academy. 

Essential Functions:

• Creates, executes, and monitors implementation of Falcon Online Academy for 7-12 online learning within Faribault Public Schools. 
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of all online instructional programs, including credit recovery.
• Researches and implements evidence-based approaches to online learning and ensures that practices implemented in FPS are appropriately matched to the needs of students. 
• Maintain an aligned and viable online curriculum connected to in-person learning opportunities.  
• Coordinate curriculum-writing teams when necessary and distribute any updates to all Online Instructors. 
• Develops partnerships and maintains relationships with service industry experts to ensure the quality of products and services utilized in FPS. 
• Works with online instructors to ensure quality of instruction and adherence to policies and procedures. 
• Maintains a visible presence for teachers and students – either online or onsite at virtual learning labs. 
• Monitors enrollment and re-enrollment processes, student progress, pacing, and completion rates, ensuring that targets are met. 
• Communicate with parents, families stakeholders, and support staff as needed to ensure the success of students and programming.
• Works with Special Education, EL, and other wrap-around services to ensure individual student needs are met within online programming.  
• Analyzes and uses data from online learning programs to ensure continuous improvement and growth within online programs. 
• Designs and facilitates training for all district distance learning facilitators and teachers in addition to providing ongoing support and training to facilitators and teachers as needed. 
• Reviews teacher-student communication logs from the student management system. 
• Prepares and submits enrollment and attendance reports as mandated by the State. 
• Promotes, provides, and supports professional development through training, in-service, and other development 
• Attends training sessions and conferences to keep abreast of current practices and legal issues. 
• Maintains a network of peer contacts through professional organizations. 
• Promotes high standards and strategies and scaffolds to help students achieve those standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Hands-on leader with the ability to develop and lead strategic operational initiatives 
• Relationship-driven in working with staff, students, and families
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, communication, and organization skills
• Proficient in the use of educational technology including Learning Management Systems, Clever, Google, and iPads.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications used for productivity in an educational setting, such as Infinite Campus and Google. 

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in education, instruction technology, or educational leadership.
• Valid MN Teaching License required. MN Administrative licensure is preferred, but not required.
• Hands-on experience integrating technology in the classroom. 
• Three years of successful teaching experience is required. 

Compensation & Benefits
Salary compliments skills, experience, and qualifications with a 240-day contract, and salary of $106,536. Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports a strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer programming.  

Benefits/Perks include:
Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long-term disability, dental insurance 
Substantial leave benefits
Fully paid single health insurance
Generous 403(b) match
State pension plan
Enticing retirement packet
State-of-the-art fitness center
Work-life balance culture

The new coordinator will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance. 
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the city of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:
Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, a brewery, and a distillery
Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100-mile Sakatah-Singing Hills Trail connecting from Mankato to Red Wing. 
Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickleball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.  

Application Procedure:  Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline:  May 3, 2024