Math Interventionist
- Employer
- Cambridge Public Schools
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Math Teacher
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Putnam Avenue Upper School Community:
At the Putnam Avenue Upper School, we believe that all of our students can and will be successful in and out of school and beyond, no matter what their circumstances are. We believe that our students are headed towards the "Good Life." That is, we believe that our students will be college-ready and will become successful and contributing members of society with the best possible quality of life. In order to live the "Good Life," students will develop a sense of mastery of our core values of passion, pride, and ownership with balance and perseverance.
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic, committed educator with strong content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to social justice and experience working in an urban school setting. The math interventionist will work primarily with teachers in grades 6-8, supporting their ongoing professional growth and learning both as individuals and in their teams. The math interventionist will work in a collaborative manner with teachers, encouraging and inspiring growth and reflection on their own practice. The math interventionist will draw on a depth of knowledge about mathematics development and problem solving as well as significant experiences teaching upper grades mathematics in their work with teachers. The math interventionist will also work directly with the Instructional Coach and principal to support data monitoring and analysis, school improvement, and intervention work. The math interventionist will support implementation of the Math curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
As the incoming Math Interventionist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
At the Putnam Avenue Upper School, we believe that all of our students can and will be successful in and out of school and beyond, no matter what their circumstances are. We believe that our students are headed towards the "Good Life." That is, we believe that our students will be college-ready and will become successful and contributing members of society with the best possible quality of life. In order to live the "Good Life," students will develop a sense of mastery of our core values of passion, pride, and ownership with balance and perseverance.
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic, committed educator with strong content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to social justice and experience working in an urban school setting. The math interventionist will work primarily with teachers in grades 6-8, supporting their ongoing professional growth and learning both as individuals and in their teams. The math interventionist will work in a collaborative manner with teachers, encouraging and inspiring growth and reflection on their own practice. The math interventionist will draw on a depth of knowledge about mathematics development and problem solving as well as significant experiences teaching upper grades mathematics in their work with teachers. The math interventionist will also work directly with the Instructional Coach and principal to support data monitoring and analysis, school improvement, and intervention work. The math interventionist will support implementation of the Math curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Skillfully facilitate student learning of math content and practice standards.
- Empower a diverse group of learners via compassionate math instruction
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practice.
- Leverage and support students in using technology, specifically ENO Boards, Chromebooks, and Google Docs, in math instruction.
- Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies in order to inform and modify instruction, as well as target intervention and enrichment needs.
- Attend grade level team meetings with grade level colleagues as assigned.
- Partner with families to include them in each student's learning and development, guided by a profound understanding of the importance of this connection.
- Attend regular school and department meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
As the incoming Math Interventionist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Mathematics teaching experience in the middle grades with a proven track record of promoting high achievement in the classroom.
- Experience writing lesson plans with clear, attainable learning goals and aligned activities.
- Experience using a range of assessments to analyze student learning to inform instruction.
- Understanding of the developmental needs of adolescent learners and the strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.
- Understanding of the difference between a growth and a fixed mindset and how to support the development of a growth mindset in math learners.
- Proficiency in confronting issues of race and equity.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
- Strong knowledge of Common Core/ MA Curriculum Framework for Mathematics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Education strongly preferred.
- Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Licensure in Mathematics required.
- A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
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