Math Interventionist - Independence Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

22h•Onsite

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 identify effective learning methods and address individual student needs through intensive learning sessions. The position develops and implements individualized intervention strategies, instructional programs, materials, lesson plans, and learning activities. It also supports assessment and instruction, monitors and documents student progress, collaborates with teachers and other staff, communicates with families, and helps maintain a classroom environment that supports learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Student teaching, practicum, or internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado requirements.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, including 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 developing and communicating 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 as an innovative, creative learner who stays current with instructional practice and pedagogy.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Valid, unexpired Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
Appropriate endorsements or equivalent in the content field.

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, including instructional formats, schedules, classroom materials, curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
Assist teachers in diagnosing intervention needs, coordinate lesson plans and instructional materials, design assessment tasks, provide meaningful feedback, and modify instruction based on assessment data.
Instruct students in large-group, small-group, and one-on-one settings.
Administer, edit, proofread, and grade student assignments and assessments.
Consult frequently with classroom teachers about student progress and communicate student progress and needs to parents, guardians, and staff as needed.
Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunities; 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; student and family conferences; school activities; and professional growth opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.