Math Interventionist

Summary:

The Math Interventionist is part of the Student Support Team. The primary responsibility is providing consistent, intensive, and targeted supplementary math instruction to struggling students. The Math Interventionist is charged with supporting students' development of that foundation. As a member of a high performing instructional team, the Math Interventionist establishes and sustains a school culture and learning environment that supports all students meeting high expectations for personal and academic achievement through a variety of professional activities and responsibilities: uses research- based best instructional practices, implements the U Prep Schools model curriculum framework, develops community partnerships, participates in professional development, participates in school-related and student centered activities, completes all professional obligations.

Role Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Teaching and Learning-

* Take full responsibility for students' learning
* Implement the U Prep Schools model curriculum framework through unit and daily lesson plans and learning tasks
* Incorporate U Prep Schools selected best practices in lesson design, instructional strategies, and assessment
* Work closely with a teaching partner, instructional coach and grade-level team to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences
* Enhance relationships with students and the overall classroom and school experience by supporting and participating in student events and activities before and after school
* Maintain a learning-focused, safe environment in the classroom and common school spaces - Enforce the Student Code of Conduct as necessary

Curriculum Adaptation-

* Collaborate with leadership team and curriculum adaptation team to develop interdisciplinary themes and learning experiences specific to U Prep Schools: Elementary School
* Establish a caseload of students based on criteria identified in the School Improvement Plan
* Plan and implement differentiated math lessons to fit the needs of the student Job Description:
* Conduct quarterly assessments - Provide consistent, intensive, and targeted instruction to that caseload
* Implement the U Prep Schools model curriculum framework through unit and daily lesson plans and learning tasks

Implementation of U Prep Schools Model-

* Provide consistent focus on and reinforcement of the Five Developmental Areas in formal and informal student events and activities
* Incorporate community resources into learning experiences for students both by bringing a variety of resources to the classroom and by taking students to those resources directly
* Provide consistent focus on and reinforcement of Public School in a Public Space and Work Place as the Learning Space
* Be an active contributor in the shared decision-making process at the team and whole staff level

Community Partnerships-

* Establish and maintain strong connections with community-based organizations, cultural institutions, local and city-wide businesses
* Consistent integration of community resources from those partnerships
* Establish and maintain regular, personal contact with families and student care-givers

Professional Development-

* Participate actively in professional development workshops and sessions provided by U Prep Schools: Elementary School and the U Prep Schools Network of Schools
* Establish individual goals and work toward the accomplishment of increased professional capacity
* Maintain an attitude of continuous learning through professional reflection and active collaboration with colleagues
* Work as an active member of the U Prep Schools professional learning community

Student Recruitment and Induction-

* Collaborate to develop specific strategies to recruit students each year
* Participate actively in planned activities to introduce school to potential families and students

Professional Obligations-

* Meet all obligations as set out in the U Prep Schools Employee Handbook

Qualifications

Qualifications

* MUST have a bachelor's degree, relevant valid Michigan Certification, and be highly qualified for the position.
* Experience in education, target academic content area certification and teacher leadership are critical.
* This position requires substantial expertise in urban education, including a proven record of effective authentic instruction, significant work with families and students as partners in learning, and integration of a wide range of unique, community resources. An evident commitment to holding all students to high expectations for academic and personal success is a must.