Specialist Teacher

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 College Prep - Northrop seeks a dedicated Specialist teacher and teammate to join our team for the 22/23 School Year.

Job Description

We believe that an excellent education for every student includes opportunities for every student to explore passions and interests beyond the core curriculum. The Specialist teacher will join a team of specialist teachers that currently includes Physical Education, Art, Music, Spanish teachers. Teachers 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.

Specialist teachers will work alongside grade level teachers, special education teachers, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team. We are looking for Specialist teachers that specialize in Spanish or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Implementation

· Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed

· Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives

· Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs

Learning and Development

· Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement

· Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals

· Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings

School and Classroom Culture

· Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior

· Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior

· Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom

Additional Responsibilities

· Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems

· Actively attend to supervision duties and contribute positively to a collaborative school environment

Perform other duties as required and assigned

Specialist teachers 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 Academies elementary students’ school day is from 7:10 am-3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday and 7:10 am-1:15 pm on Friday.
• Staff must be present from 7:00 am-3:15 pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day.
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 1:45 pm-3:15 pm.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)

· Growth mindset for students, self, and other adults

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families

· A commitment to racial equity and social justice

· Prospective applicants must demonstrate a clear record of achieving significant gains with their students, and have a strong belief that they can help close the opportunity gap for all

Highly Preferred:

· 2+ years of experience teaching in a high-need school with demonstrated student results

· Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish and/or Somali preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,500.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 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:

• Minnesota teaching license in content area (Preferred)

Work Location: One location