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 our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Math Interventionist will provide assistance to K-12 students at risk of failing courses. Important functions of the job include analyzing data; working with individual students or small groups; traveling throughout the state to meet with students, parents, and learning coaches; and working directly with teachers and meeting with students, parents, and learning coaches virtually or in person.
The Math Interventionist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Identify at-risk students based on student grades and test scores that are below proficiency level, and could include:
- State Standardized Tests
- Attendance records, discipline records, communication logs, RTI meeting
minutes, grade retention records, and transcripts - School-administered diagnostic tests;
- Proctor school-administered benchmark and diagnostic tests as needed;
- 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 an individual achievement plan to include the best program to meet academic and post-secondary goals;
- 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; and
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $44,000 per year. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits.
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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Identify at-risk students using grades, test scores, attendance, discipline, and diagnostic data
- Develop and implement individual intervention and achievement plans
- Provide one-on-one and small-group math instruction and support
- Proctor school-administered benchmark and diagnostic tests as needed
- Meet with students, parents, and learning coaches virtually or in person and train parents
- Travel throughout Minnesota to meet with students, parents, and learning coaches
- Ability to use a personal electronic device and maintain an email address
- Identify and connect students/families with local social agencies
What We Do
Connections Academy is a tuition-free, fully accredited public education program for students in grades K–12. The company’s program provides a quality curriculum and exceptional state-certified teachers to families seeking a flexible but structured alternative to traditional education.
