About this opportunity
Noble Academy lists this Reading Specialist opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
Noble Academy
Reading Specialist
Noble Academy, District 4171
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To support a learning environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn, by developing students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications, comprehend the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in grammar and syntax.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Minnesota teaching license, certificate, or other legal credentials required for level of assignment (K-6 License or certified as a reading specialist preferred)
Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable
Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective
Data driven
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Acquires knowledge of the school's academic programs and expectations/goals; works to support and achieve those goals
Teaches students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving
Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning
Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults
Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students
Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP)
Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development
Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students
Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making
Always keeps the students' needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making
Demonstrates competence in the school's standards of effective instruction
Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards
Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day
Develops guidelines for safety and the school day classroom behavior; ensures students follow them
Participates in all staff development as scheduled
Maintains consistencies in instructional programs and other academic decisions made by shared leadership of the staff and the senior administration
Follows other duties as assigned by the senior administration
Develops and administers Language Arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media and literature.
Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Maintains familiarity with district and State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Assists the senior administration with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fundraising events, etc. as needed
Ability and willingness to keep records and office space organized and easily accessible
Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner
Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building
Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner
Excellent team player skills with positive attitude
Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency
Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks
Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly
Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
POSITION INFORMATION: Salary: $46,000-$50,000 based on qualifications
Benefits: Medical, HSA, dental, vision, life & disability, accident & hospital , virtual primary care clinic, retirement (TRA)/supplemental retirement (403b) & district matches, P
Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by the senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.
Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.