Math Interventionist - Independence Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Math Interventionist instructs students to develop proficient math skills in coordination with the current curriculum and within District and state content standards. The role works with teachers to design appropriate learning methods and address individual student needs through intensive learning sessions. The position develops and implements individualized intervention strategies, programs, materials, lesson plans, and learning activities. It assesses student understanding, uses data to provide feedback and adjust instruction, provides instruction in large-group, small-group, and one-on-one settings, and monitors and documents students’ academic, social, and emotional progress. The role collaborates and communicates with teachers, families, staff, administrators, and colleagues, and supports a classroom environment that maximizes learning and student well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Student teaching, practicum, or internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado requirements.
Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
Appropriate endorsements or equivalent in the content field.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Basic classroom management and planning skills.
Basic organizational skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards.
Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement.
Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum.
Ability and desire to work as a team member and actively participate in a Professional Learning Community.
Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative, creative learner who stays current with instructional practice and pedagogy.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

Formal education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of successful teaching experience.
Experience advising school clubs or co-curricular activities.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement intervention strategies and individualized instructional programs, materials, lesson plans, and learning activities that meet students’ needs.
Assist teachers in diagnosing intervention needs and coordinate lesson plans, methods, and materials.
Design assessment tasks that let students demonstrate understanding in different ways; use assessment data to provide meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
Instruct students in large-group, small-group, and one-on-one settings.
Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student assignments and assessments.
Consult with classroom teachers about student progress and communicate students’ progress and needs to parents or guardians and other staff as needed.
Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity; supervise student behavior and well-being in classroom and educational settings and administer discipline when appropriate.
Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and document students’ academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student or family conferences; school activities; and professional growth opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.