District Assessment Coordinator_ Academic Interventionist
Challenging work; brilliant scholars; and the chance to make a difference!
Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a committed, passionate, educator who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team of licensed teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking a licensed District Assessment Coordinator / Academic Interventionist.
POSITION SUMMARY
The District Assessment Coordinator/Academic Interventionist is a critical member of STA’s instructional team. The staff member filling this role will split their time between school-wide assessment planning/administration, and delivering academic interventions to scholars outside of the preset testing windows.
Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999.
COMPENSATION
- $42,000-$48,000+ Experience-based, Teachers
- $20 per hour+ Experience-based, Paraprofessionals
- Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase
- Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution
- Staff tuition reimbursement program for pursuing a teaching license or furthering teacher education
- Competitive Family Benefits Plan:
- Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Retirement benefits
- Health and fitness benefits
- Basic Life
- Short term disability
- Vision Plan election
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sojourner Truth Academy New Hire Guide 2024-2025.pdf
STA WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
WORK CULTURE
- An open-door, community-like environment where staff and scholars are valued and celebrated
- 89% of staff agree STA is a good place to teach and learn
- Entering the second year of our 5-year Strategic Implementation plan in support of our scholar success profile with 3 strategic priorities: 1) Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice 2) Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success
3) Develop a talent strategy that builds and effective team and drives a joyful culture
OUR STAFF
- Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed at STA
- STA takes pride in the diversity of our staff: 70% of staff are people of color; 42% of STA teachers are people of color
- 6.2 years is Average years at STA
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
- 92% of staff agree STA is committed to improving instructional practice
- Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community sessions
- Focus on data driven growth with 13 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & ELL education
- Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule
- Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Team
- 10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays
IN THE CLASSROOM
- 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio
- 13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio
- A support staff member in every classroom
- Classroom Budget provided
REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree
CERTIFICATE & LICENSURE:
- State teaching license in education
TO APPLY
- Please seek more information about our learning community before taking the time to submit an application: www.sojournertruthacademy.org
- Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Julie Guy at jguy@sojournertruthacademy.org.
- Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.