Please note, position is funded through Title I Funds and continuation of position will be dependent on available Title I Funds.
Primary Purpose :
Improves student success in math in the critical elementary developmental years; documents teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes; develops lesson plans; models teaching skills; provides a safe and positive learning environment; and provides feedback to teachers, students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
Education / Certification :
- Valid Texas teaching certificate and specific training in the teaching of math
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited University
- Bilingual Certification preferred but not required
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Thorough knowledge of research based math practicesAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to implement and interpret policy, procedures, and dataStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience / Other Requirements :
Five years of successful teaching experience preferredExtended educational focus in the area of mathMajor Responsibilities and Duties :
Instructional Management
Collects, analyzes, and prepares data (e.g. K-5 Universal Screener) for the purpose of interpretation, identification, progress monitoring, and reporting to the district and parents.Works with classroom teachers to identify areas of student needs, such as computation, mathematical fluency, and problem solving, and develops appropriate interventions to address each skill.Demonstrates methods to teachers and paraprofessionals required to perform effective math intervention to address the needs of each student.Instructs students in a "push-in" setting for the purpose of improving success in math and assessing math concepts and proficiencies through a defined methodology.Develops and coordinates a math schedule cooperatively with classroom teachers in Kinder - 5th grades in order to provide math intervention to Tier 3 students and ensure student success.Prepares teaching materials and related reports for the purpose of implementing intervention lesson plans and documenting student progress.Maintains confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents, and the district.Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.Monitors student progress for the purpose of providing (in cooperation with the teacher) student feedback on a regular basis to students, teachers, and parents, and determining math interventions for those students who are identified as "at risk".Professional Development
Facilitates professional development to support campus staff in regard to math strategies.Mentors classroom teachers and support staff for the purpose of supporting staff in the instructional process.Meets monthly at Support Services with the Math Coordinator for continued professional development regarding best practices.Participates in meetings as necessary (e.g. ARD Meetings and LPAC Meetings) for the purpose of receiving and / or providing information.School / Organization Improvement
Maintains regular communication with parents and teachers via phone call, emails, notes, letters, and meetings.Performs other duties as assigned by campus principal, Math Coordinator, or Curriculum Director.Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
