Teacher- Math Interventionist (Lange Middle School) Remainder of the 2026-27

Columbia•Columbia, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher – Math Interventionist designs and implements small-group mathematics interventions for identified middle school students. The position uses student data to monitor progress and adjust interventions, coordinates with classroom teachers, and communicates with parents about student progress and educational concerns. The teacher plans and delivers instruction suited to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; establishes a supportive learning environment; assesses student achievement; maintains required records and reports; and collaborates with administrators, colleagues, students, and families. The role also includes attending meetings and committees as needed and supporting the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Missouri teacher certificate in mathematics, grades 5–9.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms, and governmental regulations and guidance.
Ability to analyze and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction.
Ability to complete forms, write reports and parent correspondence, present information effectively, respond to questions, and write clear and complete lesson plans.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability and statistical inference, analyze instructional data, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve problems in varied situations, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, and apply current educational theory and instructional techniques.
Ability to plan, organize, remember, and regulate information and behavior as they relate to student performance and achievement.
Ability to identify individual students’ needs and abilities and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to integrate technology into instruction and use online resources, student devices, district software, smart boards, projectors, and other district-provided instructional technology.
Ability to speak and hear amid simultaneous conversations and activities, move around the classroom to interact with and manage students, and read handwritten or printed material.
Consistent and regular attendance.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Professional and friendly demeanor.
Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide effective mathematics intervention strategies to small groups of identified students.
Use data to monitor student progress and adjust interventions.
Communicate progress and intervention strategies with classroom teachers.
Complete and submit required forms and reports in a timely manner.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and educational concerns.
Plan and implement a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities using data-driven decision-making.
Create a learning-conducive environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Collaborate positively and productively with administrators, colleagues, and parents.
Support the District’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and actions.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Evaluate students’ learning problems regularly and seek District specialist assistance as needed or required.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
Make reasonable provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the District’s mission and vision.