Elementary Math Intervention Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Job Category: School Year – Salaried Professional Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Salary: $46,200 - $76,800+, plus a sign-on stipend of $2,000 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary Math Intervention Specialist is responsible for delivering academic interventions to students as part of a school-wide MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support). The Intervention Teacher works closely with classroom teachers to conduct universal screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments in order to effectively design and implement researched-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions with students of academic need. They motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement academic interventions with students based on screening and diagnostic assessment data.
• Conduct progress monitoring assessments with students to measure the effectiveness of the intervention.
• Utilize ongoing data to adjust, modify, or intensify the intervention with students.
• Assist with the execution of universal school-wide screening assessments three times per year.
• Collaborate closely with other Intervention Specialists and classroom/ELL educators, sharing data to best implement effective interventions with students.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging.
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events
• Foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery
• Participate in professional development meetings and professional learning communities providing student work when requested.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in order stay up-to-date on relevant research and instructional strategies; implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Develop and work on new learning based self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning.
• Continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
• Supervise student activities, which may include:

o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day

o Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule

• Other related duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Support school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participate in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement Activities

Volunteer activities

3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Staff may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc.

Required activities:

• Grade Level Parent Meetings
• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• HCPA Graduation

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license
• BA or MA in education related field, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of the rigor, depth, and complexity of the Minnesota state content standards/Common Core standards across grade levels.
• Proven proficiency in instruction.
• Aptitude in analyzing and organizing data to identify areas of strength and academic need.
• Aptitude in utilizing student data to drive instruction.
• Strong skills in classroom/small group presentation and management.
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student needs and abilities.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Ability to adapt instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives.
• Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting
• Preferred 3+ years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with research-based intervention programs and assessments within a school MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support)
• For Intervention Specialists who will be supporting literacy, possession of is K-12 Minnesota Reading license preferred. Additionally, there is a strong preference for candidates trained in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) or those who have in experience with structured literacy and systematic, explicit instruction based in the science of reading in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, language comprehension.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
• Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
• Fast-paced environment.
• Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone.
• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Teachers. Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants

Duties may occasionally be performed:

• on field trips away from school.
• in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds.
• in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.

For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers

Equal Employment OpportunityHmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.