Math Instructional Specialist

Challenging work; brilliant scholars; and the chance to make a difference!

Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a committed, passionate Math Specialist,  who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team for the 2023-2024 school year.  We are reviewing applicants now.

POSITION SUMMARY

The main responsibility of the Math Specialist role at Sojourner Truth Academy is to provide high-quality instructional coaching to licensed staff in their grade level/content areas. The STA coaching model includes completing formal evaluation cycles 2-3 times per school year as well as frequent informal observations and walk-throughs. The Instructional Specialist will hold regular coaching meetings with teachers to empower them in their areas of strength, set goals in the areas of improvement, and provide specific, observable action steps to increase student achievement. Duties specific to math include supporting the implementation of a newly adopted (21-22) math curriculum across all grade levels, pre-kindergarten to 8th; facilitating professional development and Professional Learning Community (PLC) work; providing feedback on lesson plans; and reviewing internal and standardized assessment data to support the teachers with re-teach and extension plans. This position will work closely with the Director of Teaching & Learning to carry out the academic vision and program goals to ensure student learning and academic success. 

Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999 and is the oldest, most established charter school in North Minneapolis.  Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN.  

COMPENSATION     

• $50,000+ based on experience and credentials
• Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase
• Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution
• Staff tuition reimbursement program for furthering education degrees
• Competitive Family Benefits Plan: 
  • Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Retirement benefits
  • Health and fitness benefits

REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

     CERTIFICATE & LICENSURE: Minnesota Teaching License 

      EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three years teaching experience

STA WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
 

• Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community meetings. 
• An open-door, family-like environment where the staff is valued and celebrated. 
• Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed.
• Multi-Tiered System of Support provides targeted academic and behavior supports for every scholar.
• Award-winning model: Teacher Leadership Teams drive and operate STA’s academic program
• 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio
• 13:2 Prekindergarten scholar to teacher ratio 
• A support staff member in every classroom
• Classroom Budget provided
• Licensure CEU Requirements Embedded into Staff Development Schedule 
• 97% of Staff look forward to coming to work each day
• 92% of 2-5 graders feel STA adults respect scholars who are different
• 28% of STA teachers are teachers of color
• Staff Makeup: 53% African-American, 36% white, 8% Latino, and 3% multi-racial 
• Total Learning Classroom, Minnesota Reading Corps partner school (KG-3)
• Financially strong district: *Strong fund balance *Highest opinion earned from independent financial audit   *Minnesota Department of Education, School Finance Award recipient, 15 years