District Support Coordinator

1 week ago

Twin Cities, United States University of Minnesota Full time

About the Job

Position Overview
The District Support Coordinator leads implementation of programs that provide district level support for K-12 computer science pathways, primarily for Minnesota school districts. This role provides district support through professional development, coaching, and district planning to develop sustainable and equitable computer science pathways in districts. The National Center for Computer Science Education champions, researches, and provides equitable computer science education opportunities for K16 students and educators.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer. 

Job Responsibilities

District Support - Leadership and Operations (60%)
● Support school districts in developing CS education visions, strategic plans, scope-and-sequences, and implementation plans.
● Meet with school districts participating in K12 CS education programs, including travel as needed.
● Assist CS educators in developing their leadership skills within their district, regionally, and/or nationally.
● Evaluate and recommend curriculum across K-12 that is equitable and aligned to district visions and plans.
● Learn about and test new programming languages, physical computing devices, etc. that are relevant for K12 CS education.
● Support the development and refinement of K12 CS curriculum for use in programs and with participating districts.
● Document project activities, outcomes, communications, etc. 
● Contribute to grant writing and reporting activities.
● Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with Minnesota school districts and teachers.

Professional Development (20%)
● Provide educator professional development for districts by identifying professional development needs for teachers, counselors, and administrators of participating schools and then identifying existing opportunities to meet needs and/or designing professional development opportunities that follow best practices and align with needs, school vision, and research goals.
● Stay current with research on CS education, curriculum, and professional development.
● Model inclusive CS teaching strategies during professional development and coaching activities.
● Coach CS educators by co-teaching, observing educator classrooms, and providing feedback and resources. 

Outreach / Development (20%)
● Develop new relationships with Minnesota school districts and teachers in a variety of contexts (urban, rural, small, large, etc.)
● Lead outreach activities for K-12 students in formal and informal learning environments.
● Disseminate project findings, especially to practitioner audiences.
● Support external professional learning communities of CS educators, such as the CSTA-MN chapter.
● Contribute to setting the research agenda and funding prospects for the NCCSE.
● Provide content for web and social media communication channels to share progress on district pathways.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, education, or a related field; AND at least eight years of professional experience. 
● Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with K12 CS education programming languages and technologies.
● Equity in computer science education, including pedagogy and district policy.
● Computer science curriculum, CSTA K-12 Standards (for students), and CSTA Standards for CS Teachers.
● Skill and demonstrated experience interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
● Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
● Use of specified computer applications involving data processing, records maintenance, word processing, and/or standard report generation.
 

Preferred Qualifications
● Principles and practices of project management.
● Trained facilitator for workshops for district level support (SCRIPT, CSforCA Equity for Administrators, etc.)
● Coaching others regardless of performance level; sharing specialized approaches and skills that will increase student learning.

About the Department

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Financial counseling services  Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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