What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Interventionist position at Hiawatha Academies?
Middle 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 Prep - Northrop seeks a dedicated Literacy Interventionist and teammate to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year.
Job Description
The Literacy Interventionist (LI) is responsible for supporting effective literacy instruction. The LI will work alongside campus teachers and leaders to develop effective instruction and provide coaching support to Kingfield's literacy staff. The LI will also 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 Language Arts 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.
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:
- Experience coaching and providing professional development
- 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
- Referral program
- 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:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location