High School - Math Interventionist

About the Role

The Math Interventionist is responsible for instruction, data collection, and overall growth of students in foundational math skills at their current instructional level. The role aims to close achievement gaps and reach grade-level proficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about small group instruction, data analysis, and collaboration, and is open to coaching and feedback to improve their craft.

Responsibilities

• Leading Small-Group Instruction:
  • Provide consistent, prescriptive small-group instruction to middle/high school students requiring intervention in foundational math skills.
  • Internalize and plan each lesson to ensure individualization for students and incorporate all instructional and cultural aspects for fidelity of implementation.
  • Teach using LEAD Public Schools’ selected research-based high-quality math intervention curriculum(s).
  • Utilize behavior management strategies and teacher moves to engage students actively 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 intervention classes to identify needs and drive math growth.
  • Communicate student progress to families and staff members.
• Embracing Coaching and Development:
  • Meet regularly with your Instructional Manager to develop and refine 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 curriculum, progress monitoring tools, data analysis, and behavior management.
  • Learn and apply the science of math and strategies for teaching foundational math skills to middle/high school students.
  • Collaborate with other math interventionists at your campus and across the LEAD network in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
  • Implement learnings from coaching, professional development, and PLCs to positively impact student outcomes.

Requirements

Certified Candidates

• 2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting.
• Experience teaching math, Special Education (ExEd), 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, including a willingness to grow through observations, feedback, and coaching.

Uncertified Candidates

• Hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any area (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 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 improve your craft and support student growth.
• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve, including a willingness to grow through observations, feedback, and coaching.