Support Specialist - Math

DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC•Dunwoody, GA

82d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Math Specialist will work with students across grades K through 8th to provide specialized math instruction and support to students, helping students develop math skills while integrating biblical principles into their teaching. The specialist will work closely with classroom teachers to provide support in implementing evidence-based math instruction and interventions.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Christian philosophy of education that will help in providing leadership and guidance in the school’s development of and commitment to a Christian worldview.
Have knowledge of the school’s curriculum, standards, and mission.
Integrate biblical principles and the Christian worldview throughout the curriculum and activities.
Teach classes as assigned following the prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the administration.
Ensure that his or her school classroom reflects a professional and Christian environment.
Have knowledge of the physical/emotional development of children—particularly at the age level of the children being taught—and understand the problems they face.
Plan broadly through the use of semester and quarterly plans and objectives.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to determine students' math levels and needs
Work with individual students or small groups of students to provide targeted instruction.
Use a variety of instructional methods and materials to help students improve their math skills.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to support the implementation of evidence-based math instruction
Monitor student progress and adjust instructional plans as needed
Communicate regularly with parents and teachers regarding students' progress
Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions
Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in math instruction
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
Prepare student summaries to be provided at parent conferences
Uphold the mission and values of the school
Ensure that the classroom work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, wholesome, and loving.
Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations in the classroom and school. Participate in emergency safety drills.
Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any assigned duty.
Deal directly and frankly with the school administration in an earnest effort to resolve differences of opinion when they exist.
Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
Participate in the end-of-year school closing process, such as the inventorying of textbooks, furniture, and equipment.