MATH INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Essential Functions

• Direct Instruction to Scholars: Provide direct instruction in the areas of math for identified groups and individual students, with an emphasis on emergent, beginning, and transitional skills.
• Supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, work collaboratively to implement a quality math program that is research-based and meets the need of students.
• Train and support teachers on the use of math.
• Utilize data from diagnostic assessments to create an Independent Educational Plan for students math below grade level

Math Leader

• Help teachers diagnose students’ math strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Maintain appropriate data on students, including present levels of performance and intervention strategies.
• Identify literature for use in all content areas in support of the curriculum.
• Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports school division initiatives.
• Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow -up support.
• Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school math data and plan for future math needs.
• Select instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in collaborative instructional planning.
• Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs.
• Conduct classroom visits and provide feedback to teachers and administrators on the school’s math program.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction by attending meetings and disseminating information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, preferred
• PENNSYLVANIA TEACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (Level I or II ); Certification in Math, preferred
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting