Early Learning Lead

ABOUT US:
Inver Grove Heights Schools is a thriving and growing district with nearly 4,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in six schools. Our mission is to inspire students, innovate in its programming, and help students excel and make a positive impact on our community.

We are committed to build core life skills into student daily learning and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students personally as well as academically. We are proud to have a school system that is competitive in academic test scores and known for being student-focused.

"ISD 199 is large enough to offer excellent opportunities to students while being small enough to feel like a family." Elementary Teacher

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
• Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood 
• Ability to build caring, respectful, and supportive relationships with the early learning community
• Understands early childhood with focus on whole child development
• Ability to work collaboratively to build an effective team that shares responsibility, accountability, and accomplishments

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum and Instruction:

• Demonstrate solid content knowledge and pedagogical practices that reflect current research and best practices.
• In collaboration with the Director of Early Learning implement preschool curriculum and create instructional goals that are connected to standards, are measurable, and establish high expectations.
• Use data-based problem-solving approach and evidence-based strategies through an MTSS model to strengthen student engagement and support students with accessing core curriculum.
• Facilitate professional learning for staff about culturally relevant, evidence-based instructional practices 
• Support teachers with assessing and monitoring student progress, including building teachers’ data literacy knowledge of KEP approved Assessment Tools. 
• Support PLC in their development of lessons, interventions, and assessment measures to accelerate student learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff (eg. District learning coordinator, behavior specialist, social worker, learning partners, etc) to assist students who demonstrate behavioral, social and/or academic challenges in the classroom.
• Collaborate and coach teachers to assess and identify students needs to plan, design, and provide interventional or enrichment to accelerate learning. 
• Collaborate with and participate in regular meetings with building leadership to review building and staff goals and needs. 
• Create learning resources for preschool teachers.

 Professional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with early learning staff and families
• Organize, maintain and submit all records and data as required by law, district policy or administrative regulation  
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication that displays cultural sensitivity
• Display positive leadership and make substantial contributions at both the building and district level on projects, initiatives, and curriculum improvement
• Seek out professional development opportunities and apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to designated supervisor
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Teacher, Student, and/or Parent Handbooks
• Understand and practice School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to job assignment
• Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to drive or use transportation is necessary
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Ability to handle sensitive conversations with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Use of multitasking and time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities
• Emotional resilience and cultural awareness to navigate challenging or emotional discussion related to Indigenous education and advocacy.
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of groups

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision.

 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
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Apply today and view all career opportunities at https://www.isd199.org/careers/open.


Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.