Lead Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: Responsible for providing ongoing leadership, conducting key administrative duties, and for providing direct instruction within Takoda Prep of AIOIC - an accredited secondary education school (high school) that is a part of the Minneapolis Public School district as a Contract Alternative Program (CAP).

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned as needed).

• Serves as the lead administrator responsible for all enrollments and attendance reporting for High School students attending Takoda Prep of AIOIC and ensures that Takoda Prep of AIOIC remains at capacity for student enrollments, as well as manages the “wait list” for future enrollments.
• Serves as the lead administrator responsible for the duties and daily activities concerning instruction within Takoda Prep of AIOIC - including maintenance of school schedules and calendars, curriculum development and delivery, ongoing grading and grade recording by faculty and end of quarter grade reporting, ongoing communication and supportive interactions with all students, ongoing communication and supportive interactions with all parents and the wider base community that the school serves, participation within all required Professional Development sessions, and leading/facilitating ongoing Takoda Prep faculty meetings.
• Serves as the lead contact between Takoda Prep of AIOIC and the AIOIC Director of Secondary Education in order to maintain compliance with the contract holder - Minneapolis School District (MPS Special District #1) and to lead all efforts to manage all contract deliverables that are assigned to Takoda Prep of AIOIC each academic year.
• Responsible for the design, implementation, and reporting for all academic and curriculum practices (scope and sequencing of all classes) as pursued by Takoda Prep of AIOIC – both during the traditional academic year as well as during Summer Session.
• Responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and leadership for all Takoda Prep faculty, administrative staff, and for any and all external personnel working in partnership on site at Takoda Prep of AIOIC.
• Responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and leadership for all Takoda Prep faculty, administrative staff, and for any and all external personnel working in partnership on site at Takoda Prep of AIOIC with regards to achieving all deliverables required by grants and contracts beyond the Minneapolis Public School District (these include but are not exclusive to philanthropic supports and foundations, external partnerships, etc.)
• Will work in concert with the AIOIC Director of Secondary Education, the AIOIC President and CEO and Finance Director towards monitoring and managing the annual budget for Takoda Prep of AIOIC in an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for providing direct instruction as a teacher within Takoda Prep of AIOIC for a portion of the classes built into the Takoda Prep of AIOIC schedule.
• Coordinates all transition planning for High School Seniors to ensure that each have a well-defined pathway post-graduation either into Post-Secondary matriculation or on into employment or career services.
• Attends all required trainings relating to the operations and functionality of Takoda Prep of AIOIC – including associations, and partnership networks.
• Responsible for any other additional responsibilities that might be included at the discretion of the Director of Secondary Education, and/or the President and CEO at a future date.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) or equivalent preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required, active Minnesota state Teacher’s License at the secondary education level at a Tier 3 or Tier 4 level, two to four years related teaching experience preferred; two to four years related educational administrative experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience as stated above.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, and database software.

Specialized Training:

Administrative and accounting trainings preferred

Required Certificates and Licenses:

Minnesota State Teaching License at the Secondary Education Level – at either a Tier 3 or Tier 4 level

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Communication skills
• Knowledge with database management, case files or student file management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse, inner-city populations of students consisting of varying abilities, backgrounds, and ages
• Ability to manage a classroom
• Ability to teach to the standards set by the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minneapolis Public School District and by the school itself
• Knowledge of the history, culture, and perspectives of the Native American people

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Indian OIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. AIOIC prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.