Intervention Teacher

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school whose mission is to prepare learners for life, engage them in high academic achievement, and foster cultural pride and identity. 

NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

CULTURE OF LEARNING

NMA believes every scholar has the right to learn, engage, and grow in a healthy school environment.  This means that NMA must foster a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and explore ways to strengthen our relationships with our scholars and their families.  

NMA is committed to building collaborative leadership and effective capacity between and among staff, parents, and scholars. This will only be accomplished by changing our behaviors and actions to better support our scholars and their families in achieving their academic goals.  This means that any employees coming to NMA must share, understand, and implement this learning culture at all levels of the organization.  With consistency, we can shift not only the behaviors of our staff but also our students and parents, who will be equally engaged in this learning culture.  

NMA seeks a community that will optimistically and confidently abide by this culture of learning.  

The core principles that drive this culture of learning are:

1. Aiming for High Academic Achievement

2. Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity

3. Modeling the Way

4. Understanding How Data Drives Decisions 

5. Having High Expectations

6. Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment

JOB INFORMATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the assistant principal, interventionist teachers are responsible for student achievement. Interventionist teachers screen students, build systems of interventions, write lesson plans, model exemplary behavior, build relationships, problem solve, and align instruction to the needs of students. Interventionist teachers are data driven and explore innovative instructional practices. Interventionist teachers partner with Academic Coaches to continually develop their practice. 

Successful interventionist teachers will possess integrity, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and maintain accountability for their actions. Interventionist teachers will align themselves with NMA’s core principles and understand the unique challenges of immigrant and refugee communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• Foster a culture of learning that embraces the strengths of all students and empowers them to achieve their academic goals.

• Screen students to identify appropriate math and/or literacy interventions. 

• Maintain accurate records and use data to make instructional decisions.

• Provide individual and small-group instruction for identified students.

• Develop and deliver highly effective lessons that improve students’ math and literacy proficiency. 

• Use curriculum and materials that reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

• Establish learning goals and collaboratively track students’ progress towards goals. 

• Proactively engage families in NMA’s academic program. 

• Actively participate in intervention team meetings and/or academic leadership meetings. 

• Continually seek ways to improve interventions for students at NMA. 

• Coach and support general education teachers in the use of best practices in math and/or literacy. 

• Model the RHINO Way, and teach students the RHINO Way using PBIS strategies.

• Maintain a growth mindset and a positive attitude; successfully solve problems.

• Set personal professional development goals; engage in professional development and coaching opportunities. 

• Maintain a working knowledge of Title I programs and adhere to all guidelines and statutes. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education required

• Current MN teaching license required

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required

• Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment preferred

Salary : $42,500