26-27 Middle School Math Specialist

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At Belmont Charter Network, the mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. The network is a family of 5 community schools focused on promoting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child, supported by a non-profit partner for holistic services including out-of-school time, social work, and Head Start. The organization believes that schools and learning should be joyful and that education is the single biggest way to disrupt systemic racism. Their approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice. The Middle School Math Specialist position at Belmont Charter Middle School focuses on respect, optimism, accountability, and resilience, addressing each student’s specific needs through small group instruction. The Math Specialist will effectively assess and diagnose student mathematical needs, design and deliver intentional intervention through small groups, monitor student achievement, and meet proficiency.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Creative problem solving
A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher
At least 3 years of prior K-8 math teaching experience
Knowledge of math intervention techniques and literacy development
Strong analytical abilities and a love for data-driven instruction
Dedication to going above & beyond for your students
Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative
High standards for both yourself and your students
Ability to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34)
Ability to provide Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Ability to provide Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114)
Ability to provide Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs

Nice To Haves

MS Math & Special Education certification preferred but not mandatory
Previous experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Provides push-in support during math instruction through small group instruction
Provides pull-out intervention as needed.
Works collaboratively with the classroom teachers and building staff to support meeting proficiency on standards and to coordinate the need for support/intervention.
Progress monitors students in math intervention
Analyzes student data
Administer student assessments and utilize data to identify areas for growth
Collaborate with grade-level teachers and administration to establish growth plans for students
Create lesson plans and activities to enhance student learning in areas of need
Provide individual and small group remediation to struggling students
Track and monitor individual student growth or drops in performance
Other duties as assigned by supervisor