Teacher, TOSA Adult Basic Ed - Distance Learning (0.6 FTE)

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Job Title : Teacher, TOSA Adult Basic Ed - Distance Learning (0.6 FTE) and Requisition ID number : 101877

Close Date : 11 : 59 PM on 07 / 19 / 2019

Organizational Unit : Adult Basic Education (10000002)

Site : Center for Adult Learning (0007)

FTE : .60 FTE ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union : ABE Teachers(06)

Functional Area : Teaching

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Summary : To coordinate Distance Learning (DL) programming in Minneapolis Adult education. To maintain learner enrollment and increase engagement in DL opportunities, and support the data coordinator with progress tracking and reporting.

Select state approved DL platforms or methods, train and assist classroom teachers, and support LSS staff with recruitment, enrollment, orientation, instruction, assessment, data collection, and reporting.

Goal : To develop a viable, sustainable, and realistic distance learning (DL) program for MPS AE that is equally rigorous and valuable to students as the traditional classroom instruction.

To provide high-quality supplemental educational opportunities to students who want additional learning opportunities beyond synchronous instruction to support their progress towards their educational goals.

Rationale :

To support teachers and volunteers working with students engaging in distance learning opportunities

To facilitate the use of distance learning curriculum to supplement synchronous instruction

To support teachers and LSS to track progress and proxy hours of students completing distance learning lessons

Responsibilities : Coordinating efforts

Coordinating efforts

Strategy 1.1 : Work with leadership teams to expand DL programming to meet the needs of all levels of learners

Strategy 1.2 : Work with curriculum leads and teachers to use DL opportunities to support instruction

Strategy 1.3 : Be flexible with work time, considering that each month may be more or less busy

Program Development

Strategy 2.1 : Provide leadership in the area of distance learning instruction within MPS AE, including offering an informed voice to Instructional and Curriculum leadership

Strategy 2.3 : Develop (and / or modify and adapt previously developed) DL implementation plans

Strategy 2.4 : Coordinate and provide training / professional development for teaching staff with DL opportunities

Ongoing Learning

Strategy 3.1 : Seek out and participate in DL professional development

Strategy 3.2 : Complete MN ABE DL Training

Strategy 3.3 : Research approved DL platforms and potential new DL opportunities for their usefulness in meeting program and learner needs

Qualifications :

Required qualifications include :

Valid MN teaching license (K12 or ABE)

Comfortable with basic DL standards and instruction

Experience working with online learning platforms and with students with low digital literacy skills

Experience with teaching, preferably adults

Experienced and comfortable with a diverse range of native-speaking and ELL students

Preferred qualifications include :

Understanding of basic premises informing DL in MN ABE (types of delivery models, best practices, approved curricula, etc.

and state DL policy (including data recording and reporting requirements)

Working knowledge of DL in the following areas : Recruitment, Screening / Orientation, Instruction, Assessment, and Reporting

Ability to effectively address issues related to learner persistence and overcoming barriers (including learning disabilities)

Experience and training in Adult Basic Education (including ELL and HSE)

Familiarity with the SiD database

Experience using web technologies (e.g. taking online courses, leading or participating in discussion forums)

Preferred skills include :

Highly digitally literate / competent and confident troubleshooting tech platforms and computer issues

Effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands

Ability to create, learn, adapt, and improve systems

Effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively and clearly communicate via phone and electronic communication

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.

Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes : 12 : 01 AM On 07 / 19 / 2019 Adult Basic Education (10000002) Center for Adult Learning (0007) Teaching