UPA High School Math Interventionist

University Prep Schools•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Math Interventionist is part of the Student Support Team. The primary responsibility is providing consistent, intensive, and targeted supplementary math instruction to struggling students. The Math Interventionist is charged with supporting students' development of that foundation. As a member of a high performing instructional team, the Math Interventionist establishes and sustains a school culture and learning environment that supports all students meeting high expectations for personal and academic achievement through a variety of professional activities and responsibilities: uses research- based best instructional practices, implements the U Prep Schools model curriculum framework, develops community partnerships, participates in professional development, participates in school-related and student centered activities, completes all professional obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and relevant valid Michigan Teacher Certification required
Experience in education, target academic content area certification and teacher leadership are critical
This position requires substantial expertise in urban education, including a proven record of effective authentic instruction, significant work with families and students as partners in learning, and integration of a wide range of unique, community resources.
An evident commitment to holding all students to high expectations for academic and personal success is a must

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for students' learning
Implement the U Prep Schools model curriculum framework through unit and daily lesson plans and learning tasks
Incorporate U Prep Schools selected best practices in lesson design, instructional strategies, and assessment
Work closely with a teaching partner, instructional coach and grade-level team to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences
Enhance relationships with students and the overall classroom and school experience by supporting and participating in student events and activities before and after school
Maintain a learning-focused, safe environment in the classroom and common school spaces - Enforce the Student Code of Conduct as necessary
Collaborate with leadership team and curriculum adaptation team to develop interdisciplinary themes and learning experiences specific to U Prep Schools: Elementary School
Establish a caseload of students based on criteria identified in the School Improvement Plan
Plan and implement differentiated math lessons to fit the needs of the student Job Description:
Conduct quarterly assessments - Provide consistent, intensive, and targeted instruction to that caseload
Provide consistent focus on and reinforcement of the Five Developmental Areas in formal and informal student events and activities
Incorporate community resources into learning experiences for students both by bringing a variety of resources to the classroom and by taking students to those resources directly
Provide consistent focus on and reinforcement of Public School in a Public Space and Work Place as the Learning Space
Be an active contributor in the shared decision-making process at the team and whole staff level
Establish and maintain strong connections with community-based organizations, cultural institutions, local and city-wide businesses
Consistent integration of community resources from those partnerships
Establish and maintain regular, personal contact with families and student care-givers
Participate actively in professional development workshops and sessions provided by U Prep Schools: Elementary School and the U Prep Schools Network of Schools
Establish individual goals and work toward the accomplishment of increased professional capacity
Maintain an attitude of continuous learning through professional reflection and active collaboration with colleagues
Work as an active member of the U Prep Schools professional learning community
Collaborate to develop specific strategies to recruit students each year
Participate actively in planned activities to introduce school to potential families and students