Elementary Math Intervention Teacher 01690

at  Kansas City Public Schools

To serve as a resource for students in need of math intervention services. The interventionist develops small group/individualized lesson plans and materials, conducts individualized/small group instruction, and assesses student performance and progress as a way to guide the intervention services provided. The Math Interventionist works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality mathematics intervention program that is research-based and differentiated for student needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible for Missouri elementary teacher certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of elementary teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary math instruction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Education with a math education emphasis
• Teaching experience in urban schools
• Experience as a Resource Teacher
• Experience with curriculum and assessment development
• Leadership experience

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math intervention in individual, and/or small group settings.
• Assists in creating a schedule for students to have access to the intervention support.
• Establishes clear objectives for all intervention support, and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Regularly creates and conducts formal and informal assessments to monitor student needs, drive targeted intervention, and provide data reports of student performance to required staff members.
• Plans to meet student learning goals, choosing appropriate mathematics strategies, resources, manipulatives, and materials to differentiate instruction; developing appropriate sequencing of mathematics learning experiences; and allowing multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill in mathematics.
• Models mathematical thinking that guide students in examining their own thinking and mathematical practices.
• Engages students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective feedback to improve their work in mathematics.
• Uses real-world problems in applying knowledge and practice and engages students in the real-world application of mathematics.
• Recognizes when student misconceptions interfere with learning mathematics and create learning progressions to correct these misconceptions.
• Helps students persevere in using mathematics fluently, effectively, and meaningfully.
• Creates learning environments in which individual differences are respected and valued.
• Collaborates with families, school teachers and staff, and other professionals to promote student growth and development in mathematics.
• Collaborates as a school team and with classroom teachers, giving feedback on mathematical practice, examining student mathematics work, analyzing data, and making decisions to improve student learning.
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of math instruction, intervention, and assessment. Assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques in mathematics.
• Engages in professional learning to enhance his/her knowledge and skill in mathematics, contribute to the knowledge and skill of others, and work collaboratively to advance professional practice in mathematics.
• Other duties as assigned.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None