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Job description The Director of Teaching and Learning at St. Paul City School leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PreK-12 instructional program. This role requires expertise in curriculum alignment, instructional practices, professional development, and teacher coaching. The Director will ensure that teaching and learning reflect the school&#8217;s trauma-informed, anti-racist, and restorative approaches while fostering academic excellence and community engagement. This is a 12-month position reporting to the Executive Director. A valid Minnesota teaching license is required. Core Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Development * Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PreK-12 curriculum, ensuring alignment with Minnesota Academic Standards. * Facilitate the integration of trauma-informed and anti-racist pedagogical approaches across all content areas. * Oversee the revision and evaluation of curricular resources, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse learners. * Support elective programming (Art, Music, Spanish, Gym, Media) and high school course offerings in alignment with teacher licensure and student needs. * Provide leadership in the Science of Reading. Professional Development & Teacher Growth * Design, implement, and assess professional development programs for licensed teachers, instructional coaches, and staff. * Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and facilitate collaboration among teachers and grade levels. * Support the Q-Comp program, overseeing mentor teacher initiatives, peer observations, and PLC leads. * Conduct classroom observations and learning walks, providing instructional coaching and modeling best practices. * Coordinate new teacher onboarding, including training in literacy, math, and classroom management programs. Data-Driven Decision Making * Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator, managing all state-mandated assessments, data collection, and reporting. * Analyze assessment data to inform instructional strategies and interventions. * Monitor and report on the Read Well by Third Grade Plan. Program Oversight & School Operations * Lead the PreK program, ensuring compliance with VPK and Parent Aware requirements. * Support staffing processes, assisting in candidate interviews and hiring decisions in collaboration with principals. * Manage instructional material procurement and curriculum inventories. * Provide leadership for the Multilingual (ML) program, including ML staff * Lead the MTSS model development and ensure that SPCS implements a tiered response model. * Participate in Student Intervention Team and IEP meetings as an administrative representative. Community & School Engagement: * Collaborate with families and community partners to enhance student learning and engagement. * Represent the school at family events and facilitate parent education initiatives related to curriculum and instruction. * Advocate for equitable and inclusive instructional practices that reflect the school&#8217;s commitment to anti-racism and restorative justice. Qualifications: * Deep knowledge of trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and restorative approaches. * Experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and teacher professional development. * Strong ability to analyze data to drive instructional decisions. * Effective communicator and collaborator with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners. * Experience formally or informally coaching teachers and/or other staff. License and Experience: * Minnesota teaching license required * Administrative license preferred * Experience in leadership roles preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: * Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Required) Work Location: In person Please copy and paste the URL to apply: https://form.jotform.com/250845168101149<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F250845168101149&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C6009d905afb5403e517808dd6e22a2d5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638787817221119169%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fWwFvtR88l7MtRpuv9Is%2F3c4n8z%2B0NxFFepu8OU1z4M%3D&reserved=0>