Literacy Interventionist Teacher

Job Summary
The Literacy Interventionist (LI) is responsible for supporting students to 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 The literacy team and under the guidance of the Dean of Instruction

Why Hiawatha?
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.

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

• Hiawatha Collegiate High School students’ school day is from 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
• Staff hours are 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• All Hiawatha staff are expected to attend and participate in relevant evening family events to be held 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.