Reading Interventionist​/Special Education Teacher; Grades K-2

Start Date:  School Year

Location: Columbia Heights Primary Academy

Reports to: Principal / Director of Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated: November 2025

Interventionists are committed members of a school team, closing the opportunity gap by providing remediation experiences and meaningful learning opportunities for our scholars. A Prodeo Academy Interventionist is intensely focused on each student’s growth. This opportunity is ideal for someone energized by challenging work, hungry for feedback, and who can work collaboratively across lines of difference with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness.

Prodeo Academy, a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities, is a meaningful education solution closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values:
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Enthusiasm. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community.

The following duties represent the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Track and monitor individual student growth or drops in performance
• Administer student assessments and utilize data to identify areas for growth
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers and administration to establish growth plans for students
• Create lesson plans and activities to enhance student learning in areas of need
• Provide individual and small group remediation to struggling students
• Ensure safety and supervision of students at all times.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of the role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school and organization.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Prodeo Academy reserves the right to modify duties at any time.

• Education required: Bachelor’s degree
• Certification/Licensure
  
  Required:
  
  Appropriate MN teaching license in (or ability to obtain).
• Record of exemplary results with students.
• Knowledge and application of assessment tools and data management.
  
  Experience working in a K–8 urban public or charter school setting preferred.

• Knowledge of reading intervention techniques and literacy development
• Strong analytical abilities and a love for data-driven instruction
• Dedication to going above & beyond for your students
• Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative
• High standards for both yourself and your students

• Commitment to Prodeo Academy’s mission and values.
• Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, including scholars and families.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Data-driven mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong ethical judgment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and move around the classroom for extended periods.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs (e.g., instructional materials, student supports).
• Ability to support students physically as needed, which may include kneeling, bending, or assisting with mobility.
• Ability to engage in crisis intervention or student safety procedures when necessary.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in…