Math Interventionist

Job Summary
The Math Interventionist is responsible for supporting the identification of students’ intervention needs and directly providing these interventions to students in individual or small group settings. They will also be responsible for progress monitoring and adjusting the interventions provided based on student progress. They 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 Academic Interventionist: Math will work alongside their school-based team, and under the guidance of the school principal.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math services in individual, and/or small group settings.
• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the network’s math content standards.
• Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Conducts or participates in needed parent conferences and telephone conferences.
• Assesses progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Collaborates, as needed, with appropriate district personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the school principal.
• The Math Interventionist 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.

*Perform other duties as required and assigned

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and Minnesota teaching licensure (or ability to gain licensure before start of employment)
• Minimum three years of teaching Math 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in a relevant field
• Experience administering and analyzing Math assessment data 
• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish and/or Somali preferred)

Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $43,807 – $76,953 based on years of experience in an equivalent role. Salary will be prorated to the start date and based on FTE. Employees are paid bi-monthly.

Benefits: This position is benefit eligible the first of the month following the start date. Hiawatha Academies offers Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program and state pension retirement accounts. A generous contribution toward health and dental insurance is provided by the network. 

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”
 
We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools.  Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.
 
Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni.  At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities.  HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college. 

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.  

Hiawatha Employment Logistics

• HCHS students’ school day is from 8:45am-3:45pm, Monday-Thursday and 8:45am-2:00pm on Friday.
• Staff must be present from 8:15am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day. 
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 2:15pm-4:15pm.
• All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.  

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.