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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fbrooklyncenterschools%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D2977&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C016bd6c327a84eb73c4a08dd21096a01%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638703046517852381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eb%2BESPIWifTNdat%2B0bxy5KC0eE698e13zNcDzYLe1wE%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: Immediate Date Closing: 01/14/2025 * MiddleSchoolPLTWSteamTeacher.docx<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fbrooklyncenterschools%2Fonlineapp%2F1BrowseFile.aspx%3Fid%3D53528&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C016bd6c327a84eb73c4a08dd21096a01%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638703046517873725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JKUYnJH007dWe6E5JIPlGj0Qq84fwGmj3XW17NFNXBQ%3D&reserved=0> The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our team for the 2024-25 school year as a Middle School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEAM Science Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. BCCS is looking for positive, energetic applicants with a deep belief that every student can learn, and having the commitment and passion to provide these learning opportunities. The Middle School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEAM Science Teacher provides lab-based classroom instruction using Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway courses for learners in grades 6-8. PLTW is a STEM program that engages students in hands-on activities, projects, and problems in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. OUR MISSION: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student. OUR VISION: Brooklyn Center Community Schools endeavors to be a collective who demonstrates passion, pride, and perseverance. We will fiercely lead the way in justice-centered education, striving against the permanence of racism and oppressive systems while embracing a future where our diversity fuels learning. With every breath in our bodies, every ounce of influence we possess, and through every challenge, we stand front and center with the young people we love and serve. CORE VALUES: * We stand front and center * We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance * We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems * Our diversity fuels learning * We fiercely lead in justice-centered education General Characteristics of a Brooklyn Center Community Schools Teacher: * Collaborative with all stakeholder groups * Demonstrates a growth mindset with students * Willingness to learn and advance research-based teaching and learning for self and other staff * Focused on creating equitable classrooms and school * Experience implementing culturally responsive instruction * Evidence of data-driven instructional decision making * Evidence of building strong relationships and communication with families * Ability to differentiate for all learners * Professional and collegial * Experience with instructional technology integration to support high levels of student engagement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: &#8226;Provide high-quality daily instruction in a lab-based environment through the implementation of two nine-week foundational PLTW Gateway courses (Design and Modeling; Automation and Robotics) to all students in grades 6-8. &#8226;Ensure achievement and mastery of Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Mathematics, Common Core English Language Arts, Technological Literacy, and any additional academic standards outlined in the PLTW courses. &#8226;Creates a safe, empowering, and inspiring learning environment for students. &#8226;Establishes positive, asset-based, and culturally responsive relationships with students and families. &#8226;Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning. &#8226;Monitors, advises, coaches, and supports student behavior management to ensure a safe, supportive, welcoming learning environment. &#8226;Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students. &#8226;Effectively collaborates and communicates with all other middle school teams/departments. &#8226;Regularly shares learning goals and updates families on student learning progress. &#8226;Participates in required online PLTW Readiness Training. &#8226;Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas. &#8226;Evaluates student progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports. &#8226;Communicates with students, student counselors, and parents through conferences and other means. &#8226;Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials. &#8226;Participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities as required. &#8226;Attends state and local meetings as required. &#8226;Communicates and collaborates with district IT department and Teaching and Learning department regarding technology, software, infrastructure, and curriculum progress and/or challenges. &#8226;Collaborates with principals to ensure program coherence and fidelity of program implementation. &#8226;Other duties as apparent or assigned. Qualifications: MN Teaching licensure, Middle School Science, Math, or Industrial Arts. Previous experience working with diverse populations and urban school settings is preferred. A minimum of three years of experience as a middle school teacher. Pay and Benefits: $45,008/year- $98,396/year, based on experience and education Duty Days: 197 duty days, includes 8 paid holidays! * This position requires 4 weeks of training during summer break* Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job: * Knowledge of and experience with developmental stages of adolescent learners; * Knowledge of and experience with STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) curriculum and instruction; * Comprehensive pedagogical knowledge for effective instruction and assessment of middle school science content and standards; * Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations, and procedures; * At least one year of experience facilitating instruction through the use and application of technology; * Ability to lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators with varying degrees of experience and expertise. Why Choose BCCS? * Flexible and Affordable Helath Insurance Options * Dental Insurance * Group Life and AD&D Insurance * Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance * Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Pet Insurance * Full-service community school * AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching * Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace * Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions * NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner. We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations. Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts. Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard. 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