About PPL: Project for Pride in Living is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through housing, employment training, and education. We believe in creating pathways to self-sufficiency and long-term success for underserved communities.

Job Summary: To facilitate a positive learning experience for high school students in mathematics and build and support the agency's mission of encouraging self-sufficiency through education and employment. (School is a member of the Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools, accredited by the North Central Association and is a Minneapolis Contract Alternative Program.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnose and assess students' skills in mathematics Develop and implement remediation strategies for students with skill deficiencies. Teach Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) curriculum standards Develop and implement appropriate individual learning plans in addition to group curriculum. Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students, parents and team members. Identify appropriate learning resources. Disseminate information to students. Utilize appropriate technology in learning environment. Adhere to and enforce agency, community center and school's standards of behavior on a consistent basis. Participate in development of appropriate programs to recognize students' achievements. Participate in developing and implementing appropriate community center and school structure, policies and procedures. Work cooperatively with peers on teaching team and community center staff. Participate in registration process. Participate in agency and community center functions Occasionally may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to duties listed in position description. Additional Tasks and Responsibilities: While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other members. Answer and route telephone calls and miscellaneous questions from employees, clients, vendors, and the public, and provide customer service. Support PPL work and mission by accepting assignments for special projects, committees, etc. Provide information on assigned functions. Perform related administrative duties. Performs other duties as assigned or directed Minimum Requirements: Ability to use: Office equipment including telephone and voicemail systems, copier, printer, fax machine and scanner MS Word and Outlook The Internet, PPLnet (intranet) and electronic timecard system Computer Network (files, drives, and folders) Minimum Requirements Good interpersonal relations skill Good oral and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents and administrators Proficient in a second language (other than English) preferred Math license preferred E ducation and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in secondary education or equivalent State of Minnesota Certification in secondary language arts, mathematics, science or social studies required Training and experience in alternative school setting preferred Training and experience in behavior modification techniques and class management preferred Experience working with diverse at-risk youth population (i.e., ethnic, cultural, economic, etc. Training and experience in team teaching Training and experience in assessments and testing Training and experience with school-to-career programs preferred Hours :7AM-330PM; School Calendar; full-time position

Salary: $50,000-$57,000 annually, DOQ