Fitchburg Public Schools hiring SY 24-25 Math Interventionist - Longsjo Middle School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Math Interventionist - Longsjo Middle SchoolThe vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.Job DetailsThe Math Interventionist provides leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in math curriculum and instruction. The Math Interventionist is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in one or more of these area(s):
• Mathematics (5-8)
• SEI Endorsem*nt
• At least two (2) years of experience teaching math at the middle school level
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
  

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Math Interventionist will;

• Develop daily lesson plans for small groups of identified students that parallel and support classroom instruction.
• Meet regularly with classroom teachers to plan instruction and communicate and evaluate student progress.
• Work with classroom and special education teachers to manage, plan, implement, and assess math skills and instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate records to document student growth.
• Implements program according to Title 1 Regulations.
• Guides teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.
• Provide learning experiences in mathematics as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
• Monitor and supervise students, through effective classroom management;
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement;
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Be responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction;
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy;
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives;
• Develop a schedule to meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation;
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or English Learners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms Of Employment/Salary/Work YearAs negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-DiscriminationThe School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us