Mathematics Specialist (2023-2024 - Immediate Opening)

Professional/Certified

• Secondary

• Mathematics

Grades 6-7

Job Number 0000752209

Start Date 09/25/2023

Open Date 09/25/2023

Closing Date

About Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a 6-12th grade, tuition-free public charter school for students in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that cultivates our students' academic and artistic excellence. We exist to ensure that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to Learn In The Arts and Learn Through The Arts.

Start Date: September 25, 2023

Type: Full-time position. Work hours are generally 8:15 am

• 4:45 pm. Flexibility in the work schedule is expected due to the nature of working in a start-up environment. Candidates should have the flexibility to travel, and work in the evenings, and on the weekends, as needed. The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate after-hours assignments.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Principal

• Academics, the Mathematics Specialist serves as a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team, ensuring that the campus meets high standards of organizational, academic, and customer service excellence with a strong focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes. As an Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Mathematics Specialist, your core responsibilities, at a minimum, include:

Instructional Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage the mathematics intervention program consistent with the requirements of the AVPA mission and the Multi-tiered System of Supports program requirements and regulations.

• Work with staff to facilitate universal mathematics screeners, diagnostic assessments, and formative and summative assessments.

• Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student performance and achievement data in order to inform practice, identify needs, and determine strategies to support all students.

• Assist teachers with instructional strategies designed to improve the mathematics/numeracy skills of struggling students.

• Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the mathematics needs of students, set learning goals and targets, and problem-solve with teachers in order to develop best practices for the continuous academic growth of students.

Mathematics Interventionist

• Provide students with the appropriate research-based mathematics interventions utilizing high-quality, research-based supplemental instructional materials individually and/or small-group, as needed.

• Maintains and submits accurate and up-to-date management records of all students' progress.

• Plans and develops special mathematics projects; assists with planning according to data and assessments.

Professional Development

• Support the development of high-quality and effective mathematics instruction in all subjects, including participating in instructional planning, professional learning, and professional development.

• Conduct professional development on adolescent mathematics/numeracy acquisition and improving the quality of mathematics instruction.

• Collaborate with staff to plan arts-integrated, project-based learning experiences.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Duty Days 210

Subject Area/Teaching Field/Endorsement Mathematics, Mathematics/Science

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Rate Range $65,000 - $70,000