Augsburg Fairview Academy seeks to hire a Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2021-2022 school year.
| Reports to: Executive Team |
| AFA is seeking a hard-working, passionate, goal-oriented leader to join our team as the full-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. |
| As a Teacher-Powered School, Augsburg Fairview Academy offers a familial work environment in which all staff have the power and creative freedom to innovate. Mission: We are a passionate learning community dedicated to serving the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students in a safe and welcoming environment. We provide individualized options to help students successfully graduate and set clear expectations for them to explore and pursue their dreams. Vision: AFA is committed to serving and participating in our local community, working compassionately to promote social justice and equity through education, and contributing to our intercultural family. |
| Essential Job Functions: |
| -Teaching the required curricula and standards within the Social Studies disciplines -Maintaining a school and classroom community that is safe and respectful of all and one that promotes learning -Identifying individual student needs and differentiating instruction -Providing coverage in other classrooms as assigned -Experience co-teaching with a special education teacher -Ensuring effective and timely evaluation of student work and providing meaningful feedback for students -Working with the partnership and partnership committees concerning issues of student attendance, achievement, and behavior -Thorough and continued awareness and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504 Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) -Attending and participating in IEP meetings assigned -Communicating with parents and families -Participating in professional development activities -Submitting records in compliance with district and state guidelines -Presenting a positive image as a representative of the school district -Observing all Board of Education policies and regulations and comply with all School District Work rules -Attending monthly Family Night, Academic Conferences, Graduation, and all other required events -Regular, predictable attendance and following routine security procedures -Commitment to maintaining and modeling healthy boundaries -Other duties as assigned |
| Desired Qualifications: |
| -Valid Minnesota Social Studies teaching license -Expertise in best practices working with youth in an urban setting and collaborating with students, families, and the intercultural communities our school serves -An understanding of complex trauma -Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues -Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills -Understanding and belief in Augsburg Fairview Academy’s unique mission and vision -Track record of success serving youth with significant developmental risk factors -Training and experience with Circle of Courage, RAP, or other restorative practices |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
| -Enthusiasm for and deep expertise in the content area -Keen expertise in pedagogical best practices -Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and team teach -Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills -Understanding and belief in Augsburg Fairview Academy’s unique mission and vision -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both adults and students -Ability to cultivate strong, positive relationships with students, families, staff, administrators, and community partners -Excellent organizational skillsAbility to multitask needs -Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and extreme patience |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment: |
| -Required to talk, hear, walk, climb, crouch, crawl, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, use repetitive motion, stand, push, pull, lift and use hands to grasp and feel -Continually required to communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, support staff, students, parents, guardians, and the community -Continually required to operate a walkie talkie, computer, and software/applications such as Google Drive, MS Office Products -Requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force -Work has standard vision requirements -Work requires operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities -Work regularly requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens or airborne viruses and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment work frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to the risk of electrical shock -Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic) |
| Position Logistics: |
| -40 hours per week minimum -Monday – Friday from 7:45am-4:00pm -Compensation based on the Augsburg Fairview Academy FY22 salary schedule |
| Application Process |
| -Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. -ONLY electronic applications will be considered. Submit a cover letter, résumé, teaching license (if available), and three letters of reference to: heidi.anderson@afa.tc |
It is the policy of Augsburg Fairview Academy to provide equal employment opportunities. AFA welcomes and respects employees of all ages, races, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, political or religious beliefs, family, social or cultural background, gender, gender identity, genetic information, mental health status or ability, physical ability, special education status, housing status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, family situation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law and will not unfairly exclude any employee from participating in any program, deny benefits to any employee, or grant any advantage to an employee. In addition, AFA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.