JOB GOAL:
The Math Interventionist will be responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of Mathematics. The Interventionist will provide high quality instructional interventions through working with small group and individual students. The Math Interventionist will also collaborate with the Math Department to provide support with math intervention at the Tier 1 instructional level. This will include data management, intervention design, intervention prescription and co-teaching.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide high quality mathematics instruction to individuals and small groups.
2. Collaborate with instructional coaches to increase the capacity of classroom teachers and increase inclusive practices.
3. Collaborate with teachers, administration and families to help identify and prescribe best practices for individual students and small groups.
4. Provide data to school teams and build team capacity to access data to increase the effectiveness and responsiveness of PLC work.
5. Communicates with teachers, administration and families regarding student progress.
6. Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
7. Assist with identifying students for placement into intervention.
8. Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
9. Support the development of high quality/effective math instruction at all levels; collaborating with math teachers on instructional planning, teaching practice and the development of strategic school wide and classroom level intervention plans.
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
7. Cooperating with other staff members.
8. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
9. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
10. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
11. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
12. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
13. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
14. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
15. Attending work regularly.
16. Performing other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.