Pathways Coordinator

St Paul Academy And Summit School•St. Paul, MN

9d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. Our mission — shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world —is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students. For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu . The Pathways Coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic development of the Christopher Center Pathways Program across the School. This position will also teach one Pathway/Orton-Gillingham class. This position reports directly to the Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching (DCLT). The Pathways Coordinator will work in conjunction with the DCLT and division Principals to supervise and evaluate Pathways faculty. They will provide strategic oversight and daily operations for the specialized curriculum and support the professional development of program faculty. This leadership role involves managing student assessment and placement, analyzing data to ensure instructional alignment, and overseeing the program budget and summer offerings. Additionally, the Program Coordinator serves as a primary liaison between the school and the community, fostering external partnerships, managing family communications, and collaborating with cross-divisional leadership to ensure students receive comprehensive, individualized support.

Requirements

Orton-Gillingham trained and certified through the Academy of Orton-Gillingham at the associate level, with the ability to teach one OG class.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an educational setting, including direct teaching experience and administering student support services.
Demonstrated ability to analyze student data (e.g., FastBridge, standardized testing) to inform placement and program development.
Proven experience in leading professional development initiatives.
Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills are necessary for engaging with faculty, students, families, and external partners.
Effective cross-cultural communication skills.
Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Educational Leadership, or a closely related field, preferred.
Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in a formal leadership, supervisory, or program coordination role.

Responsibilities

overall leadership
management
strategic development of the Christopher Center Pathways Program
teach one Pathway/Orton-Gillingham class
supervise and evaluate Pathways faculty
strategic oversight and daily operations for the specialized curriculum
support the professional development of program faculty
managing student assessment and placement
analyzing data to ensure instructional alignment
overseeing the program budget and summer offerings
primary liaison between the school and the community
fostering external partnerships
managing family communications
collaborating with cross-divisional leadership to ensure students receive comprehensive, individualized support

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners
Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in-person health plan)
dental insurance
vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off
free lunch during the school year
retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution
robust program of professional development, career growth, and leadership opportunities
sabbatical program
tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after-school care