Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Math Specialist is responsible for supporting student achievement in Mathematics with special attention to Tier II and III instruction. The Specialist provides individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania professional certification.

• Master's degree required.

• Special Education certificate preferred

• Five (5) years of successful experience in public education as a teacher is necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction.

• Experience as a math teacher

• Proven track record of successfully supporting students in math

• Valid Pennsylvania Certification

• Full disclosure of past work histor

• Act 34, Act 151 clearance, FBI fingerprinting and all required paperwork

• Demonstrate aptitude for fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.

• Must be able to make sound judgments and interact well with staff, students, and parents.

• Must have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides high quality mathematics instruction to individual students and small groups

• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level

• Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students

• Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual student needs

• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress

• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress

• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress

• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups

• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress

• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed

• Provides input for program development

• Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems