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Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a critical member of the student support services team, responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing comprehensive occupational therapy interventions to support students’ academic, social, and developmental success.
Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”

We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools.  Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni.  At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities.  HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation:

Full-time: $75,000 yearly
Part-time: $40.00-50.00 per hour

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or national origin. We value diversity and strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

ob Summary
We are looking for a committed and collaborative team member to join our elementary school and our district. This position is part direct service, part oversight of our K-12 Speech/Language program.  In this role, you will examine and validate students receiving SLI services, caseloads, grouping schedules, and referral/exiting processes. You will work collaboratively with our MTSS team in the elementary school building as a leader in organization, processes and speech/language tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. You will be responsible for serving the students who qualify for services for 50% of your time.As the manager of the speech and language aspect of the program,  you will work directly with the special education director to post for, hire, replace, supervise and sub speech/language therapists district wide as needed. Creative aspects of programming are encouraged!Minimum requirements are the same as our posted Speech/Language Pathologist (listed below).School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating students with suspected speech or language disorders, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with teachers and parents, and providing support to students to improve their communication skills within the school setting; this includes assessing needs, providing direct interventions, and consulting with other staff to maximize student potential.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”

We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools.  Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni.  At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities.  HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation:
Salary: $85,000

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

ob Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a critical role in supporting students’ communication development by providing specialized, evidence-based interventions to address individual speech and language needs within the educational setting.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that “All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good.”

We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools.  Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it’ll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni.  At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities.  HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation:
Full-time: $80,000 yearly
Part-time: $40.00 per hour

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Job Summary
The School Psychology Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school psychology program that supports special education compliance, student evaluation, and data-informed intervention across Hiawatha Academies. This role ensures high-quality psychological services aligned with federal and state special education requirements, while also supporting behavior intervention, mental health programming, and trauma-informed practices that promote academic success and emotional wellness. Grounded in a whole-child approach, the Coordinator collaborates with educators, student services teams, families, and community partners to strengthen Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), oversee special education evaluations, and guide staff in implementing restorative, evidence-based practices. The role includes supervision of school psychologists and related service providers, coordination of crisis response protocols, and strategic use of data to drive continuous improvement.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.
Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or national origin. We value diversity and strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Job Summary
The School Psychology Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school psychology program that supports special education compliance, student evaluation, and data-informed intervention across Hiawatha Academies. This role ensures high-quality psychological services aligned with federal and state special education requirements, while also supporting behavior intervention, mental health programming, and trauma-informed practices that promote academic success and emotional wellness. Grounded in a whole-child approach, the Coordinator collaborates with educators, student services teams, families, and community partners to strengthen Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), oversee special education evaluations, and guide staff in implementing restorative, evidence-based practices. The role includes supervision of school psychologists and related service providers, coordination of crisis response protocols, and strategic use of data to drive continuous improvement.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.
Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Hiawatha Academies is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or national origin. We value diversity and strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.