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Interventionist/Math Specialist – Middle School

Commonwealth Charter Academy | PA

Posted Date 12/20/2024
Description Interventionist/Math Specialist – Middle School
Reports to: Supervisor of Learner Acceleration and Assessment
Position Summary:
The role of an Interventionist/Math Specialist is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized instruction based on current research and best practices to students with Tier 2 and 3 needs in mathematics, with the goal of accelerating their learning and improving academic outcomes. Instruction is delivered in small groups, one-on-one, or asynchronously. The Interventionist/Math Specialist also serves as a leader and advisor for teachers, assisting them in utilizing data to create small groups, providing guidance on research-based strategies, and ensuring data collection is conducted with fidelity. Additionally, they play a crucial role on the Steps to Success Team to identify students needing extra support. The Interventionist/Math Specialist must possess robust knowledge of data analysis, research-based intervention strategies in math, the Science of Math, customized instruction, the MTSS process, and UDL. They will work closely with learners, families, teachers, Data Coaches, and administrators.
Responsibilities:
  • Work with Supervisors of Learner Acceleration and Assessment, the School Improvement Team, and Data Coaches to model, demonstrate, and guide teachers in using research-based strategies, processes, and protocols to ensure a collaborative teaching environment focused on improving student learning.
  • Using the provided intervention program as a guide, plan, create, and teach small groups or one-on-one sessions based on intervention strategies, best practices, and data to accelerate student learning.
  • Create, develop, and offer flexible interventions, such as asynchronous skills practice, for students who need alternative pathways to learning.
  • Communicate regularly with families about student concerns, interventions offered, and the importance of those interventions.
  • Be a leader on the Steps to Success Team by collecting accurate data, collaborating and communicating with all members, determining next steps, and participating in meetings.
  • Build teacher capacity in creating small group lessons based on evidence-based practices, data-driven instruction, and intervention best practices by providing resources and advice that is focused on informing, modeling, and encouraging.
  • Assist in ensuring all benchmark, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data is implemented with fidelity.
  • Participate in PLCs, professional developments, and other training with the goal of continuous improvement.
  • Assist in building a community of shared accountability for student outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the School Improvement Team, Administrators, Data Coaches, Instructional Coaches, and teachers as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly detail-oriented and analytical
  • Strong technology skills (Microsoft OS and MS Office programs, particularly with Microsoft Excel)
  • Collaborative and able to work on a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment with a team player track record
  • Ability to work remotely, if necessary
  • Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours, as needed

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office technology.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type
  • Full-time (10 month)
  • Exempt
  • Salary

Travel
  • Travel may be required for this position

Required Education and Experience
  • Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
  • In-depth understanding of best practices in reading instruction and supporting learners in need of reading intervention.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret different types of data
  • PA teaching certification(s) that spans all middle grades (6-8) in the area of mathematics. For example, PA Math 4-8 or a combination of Elementary K-6 and a Secondary mathematics certification is acceptable

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Advanced professional learning in mathematics instruction and intervention
  • Background in online learning

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commonwealth Charter Academy
is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.



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