Middle School - Math Interventionist (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Math Interventionist

REPORTS TO: RTI Instructional Manager or Assistant Principal of Instruction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Math Interventionist is responsible for the instruction, data collection, and overall growth of students in their classroom learning foundational math skills at their current instructional level. Their work is aligned with the ultimate goal of closing achievement gaps and reaching grade-level proficiency as quickly as possible. Our ideal Math Interventionist is passionate about small group instruction, data analysis, and is a collaborative member of the school team. Math Interventionists also receive regular coaching and feedback so a strong Math Interventionist is open and driven to improve their craft and reflect on their own practices in support of students’ growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Leading Small-Group Instruction

  • Provide consistent, prescriptive small-group instruction to middle/high school students requiring intervention in the area of foundational math skills

  • Internalize and plan for each lesson to ensure individualization for students and the incorporation of all the instruction and culture aspects to ensure fidelity of implementation, leading to student gains and success

  • Teach using LEAD Public Schools’ selected research-based high-quality math intervention curriculum(s)

  • Utilize behavior management strategies and teacher moves to intentionally support middle/high school students in actively engaging in foundational math instruction

• Administration and Analysis of Screening and Progress-Monitoring

  • Regularly assess and progress monitor student growth and academic gaps using LEAD’s selected research-based progress monitoring platform

  • Lead individual data analysis of every student in your intervention classes to identify individual student needs and drive student math growth

  • Communicate student progress to families and staff members

• Embracing Coaching and Development

  • Meet and effectively engage with your Instructional Manager on a regular basis as a means to develop and perfect your craft as a math Interventionist

  • Accept and implement feedback through regular coaching cycles and implementation plans

  • Actively participate in professional development geared toward your role including but not limited to the specific curriculum and progress monitoring tool, data analysis, & behavior management

  • Eager to (continue to) learn the science of math and how to teach foundational math skills to middle/high school students

  • Collaborate with other math interventionists at your campus and across the LEAD network of schools in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

  • Implement what you’ve learned through coaching, professional development, and PLCs to positively impact student outcomes

Requirements (certified) :

• 2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting

• Experience teaching math, ExEd (Special Ed), English Learners (EL/ELL), ELA or elementary self-contained with a general knowledge of foundational Math preferred

• A results-oriented history of personal achievement

• A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life

• A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap

• A data-driven mindset

• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversations

Requirements (uncertified):

• Hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any area is preferred

• 2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting

• Experience being coached or managed in a way that led to improvement on the job or at a specific skill

• A results-oriented history of personal achievement

• A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life

• A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap

• An interest in/willingness to utilize data to help you improve your craft and best support student growth and achievement

• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversations

Application

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