Extended Term Substitute, Math Interventionist (Sept-Nov 2024)

Position: Extended Term Substitute, Math Interventionist

Available September through no later than November 2024

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Putnam Avenue Upper School Community:

The Putnam Avenue Upper School is an innovative public middle school in the Cambridge Public Schools. We are looking for a dynamic, committed educator with solid content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to social justice, and experience working in urban schools.

We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students.

The Role:

The Putnam Ave Upper School seeks a talented, energetic, and flexible educator to join us as an Extended Term Substitute (ETS) Mathematics Interventionist. This position works with grade level teams to support classroom instruction and targeted math support. The ETS Mathematics Interventionist is a key team member in the school mathematics team, ensuring that students are provided differentiated and targeted math supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skillfully support student learning of Gr. 6-8 Mathematics content and practice standards.

• Empower a diverse group of learners through individualized and small group math instruction, guided by district curriculum maps and using research-based resources recommended by the mathematics department and informed by the data.

• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practice.

• Guide students in using mathematics software and other technology to support instruction, when appropriate.

• Incorporate a variety of assessment tools and strategies in order to inform and modify instruction, as well as target intervention and enrichment needs.

• Participate in team meetings with grade level colleagues as assigned.

• Participate in district-wide Interventionist meetings to collaborate and engage in professional learning.

• Participate in school and department meetings.

• Partner with families to include them in each student's learning and development, guided by a profound understanding of the importance of this connection.

• Support Cambridge Public Schools Strategic Objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming ETS Math Interventionist, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Mathematics teaching experience in the middle grades with a proven track record of promoting high achievement in the classroom.

• Experience differentiating math instruction for a range of learners, using techniques such as visual models, student discourse and opportunities to explain reasoning, instructional routines such as number talks, open-ended problems with multiple solution paths, and strategies for increasing engagement.

• Experience writing lesson plans with clear, attainable learning goals and aligned activities.

• Experience using a range of assessments to analyze student learning to inform instruction.

• Understanding of the developmental needs of elementary learners and strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.

• Ability to identify and build on students' strengths and interests in order to support the development of a growth mindset in math learners.

• Experience building computational fluency through conceptual understanding

• Strong classroom management skills.

• Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.

• Strong knowledge of Common Core/MA Curriculum Framework for Mathematics (Content and Practice Standards)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff, student body and community.

• Strong understanding of the Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

• Strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel; instructional flexibility in order to meet students' needs using effective strategies

• Ability to be reflective and open to feedback.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Education strongly preferred.

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Licensure in Mathematics Grades 5-8 preferred.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.