High School Literacy Interventionist

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) seeks a dedicated Literacy Interventionist and teammate to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Literacy Interventionist (LI) is responsible for supporting effective secondary literacy instruction and helping students develop reading fluency and comprehension. The LI will provide direct student intervention support to ensure students are able to access and master grade level content. The LI will strive to ensure that all Hiawatha Academies scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good. The LI will work alongside the literacy department, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Partner with the Campus Leadership Team in determining goals and identifying students needing additional intervention and support
• Support a schoolwide culture of literacy and reading growth, including supporting systems to communicate and celebrate students’ reading growth
• Participate in Child Study Team meetings to identify supports for students referred to the team and to determine when additional assessment is required
• Communicate with families about the progress of their students in intervention

Instruction

• Plan and lead small group and one-on-one literacy instruction for students requiring interventions
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure of all students achieve their reading growth goals

Assessment

• Analyze screening assessments to determine which students require literacy interventions. Administer secondary screeners to determine appropriate interventions.
• Administer regular (weekly or bi-weekly) progress monitoring assessments to assess students progress towards their growth goals
• Analyze and share literacy assessment data with teachers and leaders to identify trends, organize intervention, and inform instruction

Perform other duties as required and assigned

The LI must demonstrate knowledge of and support Hiawatha Academies’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Hiawatha Employment Logistics

• Hiawatha Collegiate High School students’ school day is from 8:15am-3:45pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:15am-1:20pm on Friday.
• Teachers must be present from 7:30am-4:00pm three days each week and 8:00am-4:20pm two days each week.
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 1:40pm-4:00pm.
• All Hiawatha staff are expected to attend and participate in relevant evening family events to be held at the school.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Minnesota teaching licensure (or ability to gain licensure before start of employment)
• Minimum three years of teaching literacy with a track record of student results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
• A commitment to equitable outcomes for Black and Indigenous students and students of color

Highly Preferred:

• Masters’ degree in a relevant field
• Experience leading phonics and/or fluency reading interventions
• Experience administering and analyzing literacy assessment data
• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish and/or Somali preferred)

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. Hiawatha offers a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,500.00 - $72,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• MN Teaching License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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