Secondary Reading Interventionist - Minnesota Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in online education is seeking a Secondary Reading Interventionist to support K-12 students at risk of failing courses. This role involves working closely with students, parents, and teachers to develop tailored intervention strategies and achievement plans. The ideal candidate will analyze student data, implement effective support programs, and foster a positive learning environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring educational success for all students, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners across Minnesota. If you are passionate about education and helping students thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying at-risk students and developing intervention strategies.
• Strong communication skills to work with students, parents, and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to K-12 students at risk of failing courses.
• Analyze data and develop individual achievement plans for students.

Skills

Data Analysis

Student Support

Intervention Strategies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

School Summary:

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. MNCA is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home or from our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Secondary Reading Interventionist will provide assistance to K-12 students who are at risk of failing courses. Additionally, students who have failed English courses will receive information from the Intervention Specialist about credit recovery opportunities. Important functions of the job include analyzing data, working with individual students or small groups, traveling throughout the state to meet with students, parents, learning coaches, working directly with teachers, and meeting with students, parents, and learning coaches virtually or in person.

The Secondary Reading Interventionist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Please note 2-step authentication is required to set up to login to all systems if given a job offer.
• Identify at-risk students based on student grades and test scores that are below proficiency level, which could include:
• State Standardized Tests
• Attendance records, discipline records, communication logs, RTI meeting minutes, grade retention records, and transcripts;
• School administered diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement individual intervention strategies to increase the likelihood that these students will stay in school, move on to each grade, and graduate on time;
• Work with students to develop individual achievement plans that include the best program to meet academic and post-secondary goals;
• Assist students and teachers in developing a transition program for 9th graders to successfully adapt to the rigor and expectations of high school;
• Provide training to parents of students identified as being at risk of not passing grades or graduating;
• Identify and link area social agencies with youth at risk of not passing and their parents/guardians;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minnesota Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.