The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our team, as a Technology and Digital Arts Teacher. BCCS is looking for positive, energetic applicants with a deep belief that every student can learn, and having the commitment and passion to provide these learning opportunities. Teachers perform difficult professional work teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), teaching special needs students, motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal. This position will teach 0.6 FTE 6th Grade Technology and 0.4 FTE High School Digital Arts and Yearbook

6th Grade Technology is a course that helps students navigate the online world responsibly and thoughtfully. Based on Common Sense Media’s curriculum, students explore topics such as screen time balance, online privacy, cyberbullying, digital footprints, and media literacy.
HS Digital Art is a course where students learn foundational and advanced skills in digital art. This course focuses on the Adobe Suite with primary focus on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience with design software and a commitment to student growth in a creative learning environment are essential.
Yearbook is a course where students and the applicant will work with Jostens to create the school's yearbook. This class includes an additional stipend.
Applicants have the potential to teach an animation class in future years. Adobe Animate knowledge is encouraged and appreciated.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

BCCS Core Values - Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
Our diversity fuels learning
We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated
We stand front and center

General Characteristics of a Brooklyn Center Community Schools Teacher:

Collaborative with all stakeholder groups
Demonstrates a growth mindset with students
Willingness to learn and advance research-based teaching and learning for self and other staff
Focused on creating equitable classrooms and school
Experience implementing culturally responsive instruction
Evidence of data-driven instructional decision making
Evidence of building strong relationships and communication with families
Ability to differentiate for all learners
Professional and collegial
Experience with instructional technology integration to support high levels of student engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops individual programs for special needs students.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
Integrates subject area content and technology.
Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Supervises students to ensure a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environment.
Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Monitors, advises, coaches, and supports student behavior management to ensure a safe, supportive, welcoming learning environment.
Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Assesses, identifies, and evaluates needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
Creates and implements behavior modification programs for special needs students.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
Encourages students to think independently, and develop and express original ideas.
Evaluates student progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports.
Communicates with students, student counselors, and parents through conferences and other means.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials.
Orders instructional supplies and materials.
Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as required.
Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

Comprehensive knowledge of subject(s) taught;
Thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary, or special education principles, practices, and procedures;
Thorough knowledge of effective teaching principles and methodology;
Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations, and procedures;
Good judgment and decision-making.

Qualifications: MN Teaching licensure, Visual Arts K-12. Adobe Suite of Programs, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Duty Days: 197 duty days, includes 8 paid holidays!

Pay and Benefits: $50,000/year- $100,100/year, based on education and experience

Why Choose BCCS?

Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
Dental Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Full service community school
AllOne Health EAP: Supportive counseling and coaching
Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service
Kavira Clinic: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations.
Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts.
Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard.

Application Process:
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.