Future Teacher Club Leaders

Austin High School is looking for engaging and highly motivated educators to co-lead the Future Teacher Club at Austin High School. Roles & Responsibilities Leaders would meet with student bi-monthly to cultivate interest in and to learn about the field of education. Through the club, students would have opportunities to participate in activities including field trips, college visits, classroom observation and mentorship experiences, speaker series, etc. The leaders will work in collaboration with the Future Teacher Coordinator, administrators, and the students to design the club to meet the needs and interests of students exploring the teacher education pathway. These positions are grant funded through 2028 with the opportunity to reapply for grants to support the project. The primary goal for this Grow Your Own Program is to cultivate interest and opportunity for our BIPOC students in teacher education, through the creation of a comprehensive pathway to completion of an education licensure program and back to Austin Public Schools. Anyone with a pre-K-12 teaching degree and license is invited to apply. Salary The salary for the position is outlined on page 58-62 of the Austin Education Association Working Agreement, Schedule C - Special Assignment

AEAWorkingAgreement.pdf Commitment to Equity Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is toprepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website.https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan. Application Procedure Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate. As , Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Leaders would meet with student bi-monthly to cultivate interest in and to learn about the field of education. Through the club, students would have opportunities to participate in activities including field trips, college visits, classroom observation and mentorship experiences, speaker series, etc. The leaders will work in collaboration with the Future Teacher Coordinator, administrators, and the students to design the club to meet the needs and interests of students exploring the teacher education pathway. These positions are grant funded through 2028 with the opportunity to reapply for grants to support the project. The primary goal for this Grow Your Own Program is to cultivate interest and opportunity for our BIPOC students in teacher education, through the creation of a comprehensive pathway to completion of an education licensure program and back to Austin Public Schools. Anyone with a pre-K-12 teaching degree and license is invited to apply.