Augsburg Fairview Academy seeks an Indigenous Education Teacher and Home/School Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year.
| Reports to: Executive Team, Special Education Director |
| AFA seeks a hard-working, passionate, goal-oriented leader to join our team as the Indigenous Education Teacher and Home/School Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year. |
| Essential Qualifications: |
| –Enthusiasm for and deep knowledge of the content area –Keen expertise in pedagogical best practices –Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and students –Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and extreme patience –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 –Active community experts –Ojibwe or Dakota language speakers –Knowledge of community resources and agencies that support students and families –Understanding of educational programs and assistance within the school setting to support and sustain student progress and success |
| Desired Qualifications: |
| –Valid Minnesota teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture (or ability to obtain such) –Experience teaching in an urban high school –Experience co-teaching with a special education teacher –Experience collaborating with students, families, and the intercultural communities our school serves –Track record of success serving youth with significant developmental risk factors –All qualities of a Star Teacher (Haberman)Training and experience with Circle of Courage, including RAP or LSCI –Training and experience with restorative justice –Teaching experience in a charter school |
| Indian Education Teacher Essential Job Functions: |
| –Cultivating strong, positive relationships with students –Teaching in a classroom setting –Incorporating active, experiential learning opportunities in daily lessons –Working with students, parents, teachers, and student support team to address challenges to students’ academic progress –Managing classroom activities and behaviors effectively –Providing positive behavior interventions for students based on the Academy’s principles of authoritative instruction –Recording, reporting, and evaluating student academic and behavioral data –Attending monthly Family Night, Academic Conferences, Prom, Graduation, and all other required events –Other duties as assigned |
| Indian Education Home/School Liaison Essential Job Functions: |
| –Cultivating strong, positive relationships with students –Function in a proactive manner to ensure that Indigenous students have access to the support systems needed to succeed as learners at AFA –Build and maintain positive connections between parents of Indigenous students and the school –Offer support to all Indigenous students enrolled –Collaborate with counselors, school social worker, administrators, and staff to provide support services –Work with counselors, administrators, and other support services personnel to provide crisis intervention services for Indigenous students –Provide conflict mediation services for Indigenous students –Attend academic and behavior conferences, make home visits, and provide outreach services to parents of Indigenous students –Make community referrals as necessary to families and follow-up support services –Assist new Indigenous families with registration, orientation, and follow-up services –Participate in child study and student assistance teams related to students on caseload –Perform other tasks within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by the supervisor –Provide enrichment opportunities for students (Indigenous literature, with an emphasis on vocabulary and reading comprehension) –Work collaboratively with American Indian Parent Committee to seek grants –Facilitate American Indian Parent Committee meetings |
| Position Logistics: |
| Monday – Thursday from 7:45am-4:00pm Compensation based on the Augsburg Fairview Academy FY25 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 |