Middle School Career Academy Teacher - #102012

WORK DAYS: Planning day - June 8th, prior to the start of the Career Academy dates of June 9th - 11th, onboarding meetings TBD

WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. which includes a morning and afternoon session.

Student Sessions are 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Supports, Email Heather Hogen at heather.hogen@rochesterschools.org with questions.

STIPEND: Perkins Grant funded; Includes onboarding meetings, one day of planning time and three student contact days.

CAREER CAMP INFORMATION:

The Middle School Career Academy is a summer opportunity offered to current 6-8th grade students organized and sponsored by the Rochester/ZED Perkins Consortium. It is a collaboration between RCTC, RPS, ZED and Pine Island schools and industry partners. The academy offers students an interactive glimpse into up to two of eight different career pathways.

Pathways include:

• Agriculture
• Construction
• Culinary
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Public Safety & Emergency Services
• Transportation

JOB SUMMARY:

The Middle School Career Academy is currently looking for licensed teacher applicants to facilitate the pathways. Instructors will collaborate with industry partners to plan content and lead the sessions.

We believe that all students can learn and that motivating students is an essential part of teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minnesota teaching license required.
• Previous summer program experience preferred.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrated Educational Leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in planning prior to start of program.
• Directs and helps manage behavior and discipline.
• Coordinates and supervises student use of facilities, bus transportation, and related issues.
• Plan and organize engaging activities.
• Connect and collaborate with industry partners.
• Conduct setup and clean up of activities.
• Facilitate student sessions.
• Be responsible for cohort of students for the entirety of the camp.
• Three student contact days.
• Attendance and bus communication.
• Mandatory planning/meeting time.
• Serves as parent contact for students in Middle School Camp.
• Provide safe and positive learning environment.
• Develop relationships and encourage positive self-efficacy for all students.

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester 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.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, 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.

District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.