Pius XI Catholic High School is seeking a Math Intervention and Support Specialist who will provide specialized training in mathematics to help students meet their growth objectives in the Math curriculum. He or she will also work closely with the Principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Math teachers to implement mathematics student success support programs. This position has a start date of July 1, 2021.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Math Intervention and Support Specialist
Assess students and groups of students in mid- through high-level math courses using various test results to help determine appropriate mathematics course placements
Use data, including STAR 360 math skills assessments, progress reports and identified areas of deficiencies, to provide instruction, guidance and support to students to bring their skills up to or beyond grade-level
Monitor the progress of his or her entire math caseload of approximately 125 to 150 students (which will focus on elevating students’ trajectory to higher level capstone courses), maintains records and communicates regularly with parents and teachers
Interpret progress monitoring data to determine effectiveness of teaching techniques, methods and procedures to help math teachers modify instruction and improve student outcomes
Track and report on the individual student check-in meetings that measure progress toward academic and social/emotional competencies
Attend and participate in ongoing math pedagogy training sessions, data analysis meetings and workshops
Help identify teaching best practices (both internal and external) for individual students and groups of students and assists instructional leadership to ensure such practices are implemented throughout the math curriculum
Provide input regarding the development and implementation of an intervention plan
Work with the Math teachers and the Principal to teach the intervention tactics
Prepare frequent reports for parents, math teachers, Principal and Director of Student Achievement
Attend the appropriate training to improve knowledge and skills
Participate in evaluations of the intervention plan
Manage and orders materials that are necessary for performing job functions
Must be able to work collaboratively with groups of parents, teachers and students
Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate recommendations to teachers based upon collected data
Working knowledge of learning management and student data systems with a preference for STAR 360 progress monitoring software
Demonstrated success in driving organizational/cultural change
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced high school math courses and possesses a strong understanding of the English language, spelling and proper grammar
Demonstrate patience for working with students
Show the ability to create and maintain a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning
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Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience
