Salary Range: $44,929 - $102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers' Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Location: TriDistrict Partner Site
- Per Tri-District: 9-12 Math (or Equivalent) required, or ability/willingness to pursue
- Work collaboratively with a TriDistrict Computer Science teacher colleague to co-develop and co-teach an interdisciplinary Computer Science/IT course. This position’s primary responsibility is for assuring the contextual implementation of a Mathematics course, specifically Probability & Statistics or a similar course.
Work with content area and non-content area colleagues (Computer Science/Math/Business teachers in home and TriDistrict schools), along with community and business partners, to develop a career-readiness based curriculum that melds high school coursework with workforce demands.
Along with their teaching partner, refine and implement the TriDistrict professional skills curriculum.
Along with their teaching partner, and in collaboration and cooperation with business partners, create and implement Project Based Learning activities aimed at solving authentic business partner projects.
Along with their teaching partner and with the support of the TriDistrict CAPS Director, develop a calendar of career and college readiness activities (speakers/presenters, field trips, site visits, etc.)
Assist with the development, as well as implementation and oversight of immersive, authentic learning experiences (internship, mentorship, job-shadowing, service learning) for students in the program
Assist with the ongoing maintenance and development of relationships with current and future business and community partners to serve as guest speakers, site visit locations, project partners, and internship sites. This is primarily 2nd semester as part of internship site check-ins, which occur biweekly at minimum.
Participate in summer curriculum development and professional learning for curriculum/course development.
Collaborate and communicate with TriDistrict staff, administration, the TriDistrict CAPS coordinator and others to support, promote and develop all TriDistrict CAPS Programs, the Computer Science/IT Program in particular.
Maintain communication and positive relationships with course host site
Other Job Requirements:
This course is currently taught at Two Rivers High School. However, it may be taught off-site at a TriDistrict business partner site, 5 days per week in the fall semester, and up to 2 days per week in the spring semester. The successful candidate must be able to be on site for all class periods. In the spring semester, it may be necessary for the teacher to visit student internship sites. Mileage will be reimbursed at the established federal rate.
The ideal candidate will:
Consistently exhibit a growth mindset
Be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues in both content and non-content areas
Have prior or current experience in a career/career field outside of education
Consistently demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills--we are constantly collaborating and interfacing with students, parents, business partners and the community
Have experience in a team-teaching or co-teaching environment
Have experience with curriculum development
Have, or have an interest in pursuing, a Work-Based Learning endorsement
Have experience teaching computer science, have experience in the CS/IT industry, and/or a willingness to learn more about it.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools - HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
- 403(b) retirement with district match
- TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off and leave benefits
- Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.
