Reading Specialist, Media Specialist – New Millennium Academy

New Millennium Academy is a K-8 Charter School located in Brooklyn Center, MN.  Established in 2005, we are excited to move into a brand new facility in the fall of 2016 to start our 12th year!  Positions are now being filled to accommodate our growth and expansion.   www.newmillenniumacademy.org

Mission:  To build a better life for our students by creating an environment of high academic achievement while preserving Hmong culture and literacy.
Vision:  Inspiring learners who proudly lead meaningful lives to better our world.
Position: Reading Specialist, Media Specialist

Qualifications:
• Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license
– K-6 Elem, 6-8 Lang Arts, Media or Reading
– Reading certification, endorsement or licensure or equivalent experience specifically in reading instruction preferred
– Media certification, endorsement or license or equivalent experience preferred

Educational Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
*Teach assigned subjects utilizing the school’s curriculum, state benchmarks, and/or national standards.  Subjects may include: Lang Arts, Media, Reading at MS Level
*Work with teachers within a common planning structure to boost Reading best practices
*Provide individualized, small group, and/or large group instruction in order to meet the needs of each student
*Engage students in learning through best practice strategies. Establish high expectations for students.
*Communicate clearly with student and parents
*Assess students’ academic and social growth, and use assessment data to improve instruction. *Assist students to achieve positive academic results
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members
*Organize and coordinate work within a growing organization

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
*Experience working with English Language Learners preferred
*Experience working with student data, using data analysis for tracking achievement and planning instruction preferred
*Experience with LLI instruction or other reading intervention preferred
*Experience in Library management preferred

Email a cover letter, a resume and two letters of recommendations to:

Pa Houa Yang, Human Resources Manager
New Millennium Academy
5105 Brooklyn Blvd North
Brooklyn Center, MN  55429

[email protected]

Main office:  763-235-7900     HR Office:  763-235-7905

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