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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Faustink12%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D3582&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C44db4993f7354364a53408dd8f1961b7%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638824061360516839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PesYzm1L26AZx0ElZ9aebZ6kCk0ZbaiylcV0TBAi49U%3D&reserved=0> The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Full Time 1.0 FTE K-4 Curriculum and EL Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year APS is a world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds. Job Description: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Academics and Administrative Services, the K-4 Curriculum and EL Coordinator provides leadership for curriculum selection, professional development, and curriculum alignment for the K-4 system. This position provides leadership to the K-12 EL Department in curriculum, instruction, and service model. This position also serves as the district literacy lead. The coordinator collaborates directly with the Exec. Director on CACR Title II, and ESSA requirements, as well as Support Services to ensure proper alignment and integration of all services to improve student achievement Qualifications: Type of degree: B.S. in Education, Educational Masters, K-12 Principal License Reports To: Executive Director of Academics and Administrative Services Grade / Unit: Non-Unit Job Summary: Statement of duty/responsibility: K-4 Program Review and Curriculum Selection and Curriculum Implementation Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: * The Curriculum and Program review system is divided into 2 cycles, a formal program review cycle and an implementation/continuous curriculum improvement cycle. Teaching and Learning will be responsible for leading groups through the Program Review and Implementation. * Coordinate the planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments aligned to MN State Standards. * Collaborate with other Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Coaches, teachers, staff, and administration to seek out and design innovative instructional materials to support instruction. * Review course and content data making recommendations regarding revisions. * Research new and innovative curriculum practices; stay current with curricular trends and standards changes. * Work directly with grade level and department chairs in the design and vetting of course content, including curriculum guides, pacing guides, and instructional materials. * Facilitate meetings and professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, staff, and parents in the use of curriculum resources Statement of duty/responsibility: EL Program Coordination Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: * LEIP development and implementation guidance aligned with APS instructional model * Instructional alignment for EL in the general education classroom * Leadership of EL Leadership team and EL staffing across the system * Management of EL systems (assessment, curriculum) Statement of duty/responsibility: K-12 Literacy Leadership Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: * Collaborate with district/charter administration, Regional Literacy Lead, and the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC). * Provide support to school-based coaches. * Support the implementation of Structured Literacy, interventions, curriculum delivery, and teacher training and professional development. * Assist with the development of personal learning plans for students unable to demonstrate grade-level proficiency. * Train teachers, paraprofessionals and other support staff to support classroom literacy instruction. * Support district efforts to administer required universal and dyslexia screening tools and data submission to MDE. * Ensure district staff are trained on and administer an approved universal screener. * Provide data literacy supports to ensure data analysis informs instruction and interventions. * Support inclusion of summary data in Local Literacy Plan submissions due annually on June 15. * Support the selection process and implementation of evidence-based curriculum and materials through horizontal and vertical alignment to the Minnesota English Language Arts standards. * Support the development, implementation, evaluation and submission of the annual Local Literacy Plan. * Support in providing parent/family notification for students not reading at or above grade level including the student&#8217;s reading proficiency level, reading-related services, and strategies for families to use at home to support the student. * Work collectively with peers in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of students. Statement of duty/responsibility: Teaching and Learning Leadership Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: * Leadership with Literacy Coaches * Literacy Leadership * Individual Coaching * Tech tools to support instruction * PLC Support * Professional Development * Data Literacy Development * New Teacher Mentorship * Leadership of Grade Level Leaders &#8211; Math * Leadership with groups implementing standards * Coordination of programming for Reading Intervention, Behavior Intervention * Principals Collaboration * Shared leadership with Grade levels / Specialist areas &#8211; Collaboration Meeting oversight (see chart below) * PLC direction and accountability * Literacy Coach support in working with staff * Teacher Evaluation aligned to walkthrough feedback for staff * Professional Development leadership * Strengths Leadership coordination * Literacy Professional Learning &#8211; READ Act requirement * Effective Tier 1 Instruction professional development &#8211; train leaders to lead in the building * PLC implementation and learning * Principal learning and growth aligned to site improvement plans * Salary/Benefits: Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the Employee Handbook located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us. Salary: The salary range for the position is outlined on page 9 of the Handbook: Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1718725099%2Faustink12mnus%2Fqqiqifs45fshol9ffbi6%2FNon-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C44db4993f7354364a53408dd8f1961b7%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638824061360538410%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SdAaK4KVVFatrWQLoT4PxSaWvJxWEcp4BsI6BrNBT3c%3D&reserved=0> Benefits: Benefits information is outlined on pages 6, 7, 8 of the Handbook: Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1718725099%2Faustink12mnus%2Fqqiqifs45fshol9ffbi6%2FNon-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C44db4993f7354364a53408dd8f1961b7%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638824061360555110%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fh%2Bfgn%2BakFV9XumLXi1PJDQJg7jNpjsMGiuyOjA4a44%3D&reserved=0> Commitment to Equity: Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. 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