SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY, A SMALL SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT!
WHO WE ARE
STA OFFERS EMPLOYEES
* Diverse school community with deep connections to the families we serve.
* Staff culture that values your voice and engages teachers in decision-making.
* Supportive and engaged leaders who are invested in your professional growth.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary and health benefits
* Performance-based pay increases
* Teacher and public loan forgiveness
* Support staff in every classroom
WHO YOU ARE
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS
* 2+years of experience or is pursuing a second career in teaching OR
* New teachers who are self-starters, eager to learn and committed to coaching
* Experience in diverse environments
* Holds a demonstrated belief in all student’s ability to learn and achieve at high levels
* Holds appropriate Minnesota licensure for teaching positions
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Join our team of highly qualified staff members for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking an Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) Reading and Math Interventionist who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. This staff member will work alongside classroom teachers supporting our scholars' reading and math needs in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We are reviewing applicants now.
TO APPLY
* Applicants should submit their resume at https://sojournertruthacademy.org/job-openings<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsojournertruthacademy.org%2Fjob-openings&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C05756c41e34f4f768b3208dd0ff38cff%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638684260927542328%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f0nWHFiE0beKrsaG8hOBCXYAI5qXD%2FJvjnjyC8itGcE%3D&reserved=0>
* Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.
THE FINE PRINT
COMPENSATION
* $38,000+ based on experience and credentials
* 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, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits
* Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance
* Wellness and fitness benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
* Plan and deliver high-quality, individualized math and literacy instruction based on scholars’ needs.
* Utilize and/or develop supplemental curricular resources to guide small group instruction.
* Collect and analyze data to determine effectiveness of interventions and next steps based on student performance.
* Participate in weekly meetings with grade-level staff.
* Collaborate with STA staff including but not limited to classroom teachers, the Instructional Specialists, and other interventionists as needed.
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
* Average staff longevity is 6.2 years
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 15 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & MLL education
* Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule
* Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Teams
* 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
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Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
Sojourner Truth Academy
3820 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599>
612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax
www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C05756c41e34f4f768b3208dd0ff38cff%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638684260927565903%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JDwQIzP7%2BJVIXC%2B%2Fk5cWcZSKmcrJ7KqewEXI8Qq%2F98Q%3D&reserved=0>
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Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
Sojourner Truth Academy
3820 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599>
612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax
www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C05756c41e34f4f768b3208dd0ff38cff%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638684260927582515%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F6wG6neC9zwdC3EPSub6wXUHBUVuj6hJFwIC%2FXP9GKA%3D&reserved=0>
SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY, A SMALL SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT!
WHO WE ARE
STA OFFERS EMPLOYEES
Diverse school community with deep connections to the families we serve.
Staff culture that values your voice and engages teachers in decision-making.
Supportive and engaged leaders who are invested in your professional growth.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary and health benefits
Performance-based pay increases
Teacher and public loan forgiveness
Support staff in every classroom
WHO YOU ARE
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS
2+years of experience or is pursuing a second career in teaching OR
New teachers who are self-starters, eager to learn and committed to coaching
Experience in diverse environments
Holds a demonstrated belief in all student’s ability to learn and achieve at high levels
Holds appropriate Minnesota licensure for teaching positions
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Join our team of highly qualified staff members for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking an Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) Reading and Math Interventionist who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. This staff member will work alongside classroom teachers supporting our scholars' reading and math needs in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We are reviewing applicants now.
TO APPLY
THE FINE PRINT
COMPENSATION
$38,000+ based on experience and credentials
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, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits
Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance
Wellness and fitness benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan and deliver high-quality, individualized math and literacy instruction based on scholars’ needs.
Utilize and/or develop supplemental curricular resources to guide small group instruction.
Collect and analyze data to determine effectiveness of interventions and next steps based on student performance.
Participate in weekly meetings with grade-level staff.
Collaborate with STA staff including but not limited to classroom teachers, the Instructional Specialists, and other interventionists as needed.
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
Average staff longevity is 6.2 years
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 15 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & MLL education
Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule
Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Teams
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
Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
-- Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
