District Program Facilitator (DPF), STEM/CTE - 2024-25 Job Details

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Post Date: Jul 11, 2024

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US

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Job Title: District Program Facilitator (DPF), STEM/CTE - 2024-25 and Requisition ID number: 100232

Close Date: 11:59 PM on 05/28/2024

Organizational Unit: STEM/CTE (10001056)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: 1.0 FTE; 39 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

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Summary of Position:

Innovate, develop, and deploy work-based learning programming, career exploration opportunities, essential knowledge, and career skills development in alignment with the MPS CTE district-wide career readiness initiative and Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act) for grades 6-12. Lead efforts to reduce barriers and increase access to CTE course-taking options through expanded marketing and community engagement. He/she will co-lead efforts with CTE staff to update, develop and deploy innovative CTE programming and professional development in support of Perkins V programs of study, essential knowledge and career skill development, and CTE community stakeholder engagement. He/she will also promote the expansion of applied and experiential learning opportunities for MPS students and staff to include technology integration, distance learning and virtual simulations in support of existing CTE programming across the district. This position is funded by the Perkins V grant.

Position Functions, Duties, Responsibilities:

Market and support career path and exploration opportunities leading to increased student participation in all Career and Technical Education programs of study.
Work with multiple departments and school sites to successfully and efficiently implement MPS Career and Technical Education programing.
Support implementation of the MPS Career and Technical Education programs in grades 6-12 in alignment with the secondary requirements for a Minnesota State-Recognized Program of Study User Guide.
In coordination with multiple partners, develop, support and sustain instructional models which integrate science, technology, engineering, math leading to increased student participation and concentrators in CTE programs of study.
Increase access to career path, career exploration and work-based learning opportunities.
Lead efforts to develop, adapt and embed career readiness/exploration instructional materials for district-wide adoption in grades 6-12.
Collaborate with curriculum writers to develop and vet units of study to ensure they include career connected learning aligned to CTE programming.
Serve as a liaison between MPS, community partners, post-secondary schools, informal education organizations, businesses, professional organizations, and foundations by playing an active role in advocating for, maintaining and deepening collaborative relationships.
Design and lead professional development associated with career and technical education / career readiness for teachers, administrators, and community partners.
Assist with creation of non-English marketing and curriculum related materials as needed.
Increase non-traditional student participation in alignment with Perkins funded programs of study.
Assist in program evaluation and reporting efforts for the Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act grant and the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment as needed.
Increase community awareness of MPS STEM / CTE career readiness programming across the district.
Have working knowledge and experience implementing Minnesota State Academic Standards.
May utilize extended time throughout the year to support career readiness programming.
Ability to lift and transport curriculum related materials as well as travel between building sites and to conferences/meetings hosted at various sites around the metro.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Career & Technical Education or Secondary education.
A Work-based Learning (WBL) certificate is preferred. If the candidate does not currently have the Minnesota WBL certificate, they must agree to earn the certificate within one (1) year of taking the position.
Advanced degree in education preferred.
Coursework/training in curriculum design and delivery, formative assessment, and professional development.

Experience

Demonstrates knowledge of Minnesota’s secondary requirements for a Career and Technical Education State-Recognized Program of Study.
At least five years experience teaching a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds or industry-related career development experience.
Demonstrates effective leadership and coaching skills in working with students and adults.
Experience with curriculum development, analysis and delivery using effective formative assessment strategies related to work-based learning, career readiness, and 21st century foundational academic and technical skills.
Experience preferred in planning, facilitating, and evaluating high-quality professional development to adults.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Mindsets

A passion for work-based learning, career & technical education, student achievement and educational equity.
A demonstrated conviction that all students can and will achieve at high levels in the Minneapolis Public Schools
A cooperative/supportive attitude in working with community partners, teachers and administrators
Engage in continuous learning of research-based, instructional strategies, best practices and national programs related to work-based learning, project-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, programs of study, and Minnesota’s Career Fields, Clusters and Pathways.
Strong facilitation, leadership, and communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to work creatively on projects both independently and collaboratively with teams.
Ability to synthesize ideas, communicate clearly and succinctly, and design strategies for communicating effectively with internal and external audiences.
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, databases and use a variety of other current tools of instructional technology