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LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY is a STEM-focused urban middle school in MN with a comprehensive liberal arts, gender-inclusive curriculum. Our purpose is to provide a unique and stimulating education environment where students are free &#8211; to explore their potential, discover their brilliance and develop their intellect. We are looking for educators committed to equity in learning for all students. If you are an educator who thinks outside of the box and loves to collaborate with others, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to serving a diverse population of students and families. POSITION: Part-Time Reading Specialist & Interventionist for the 2025-26 school year- 20 hours per week, three or four days per week schedule arranged in consultation with leadership DATES OF POSITION: starting in August for the 2025-26 school year PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide 1:1 and small group instruction and assessment, including lesson planning, in the following programs: - Orton-Gillingham training - Wilson Reading System (not required) - Just Words - Rewards Secondary and/or Intermediate - Reading fluency intervention - Decoding direct instruction - Conduct weekly or biweekly progress monitoring - Participate in weekly Child Study Team and Staff Student Focus meetings (within work hours) - Communicate progress with families as directed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - MN Reading Endorsement, K-12, or Special Education licensure - Training and experience in Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction and Structured reading instruction. - Experience as a teacher of reading interventions - Experience with FastBridge or similar assessment/data management system - Participating in one of MDE&#8217;s Read Act Requirements; OL&LA (CORE), LETRS (LEXIA), or CAREIALL(CAREI University of Minnesota) TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org<mailto:annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org> Position is open until filled. [https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif]