Florence County School District Four

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:  Math Interventionist

           

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Assist teachers in ensuring that all teachers are teachers of math and implement effective math strategies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher and an add-on certification for math coach; or holds a master’s degree or higher in reading or a closely-related field and is pursuing the required qualifications in coaching.

 

2. Works effectively with adults and motivates them to change practices (skill).

 

3. Has experience as a successful classroom teacher.

 

4. Exhibits knowledge of scientifically based math research, quality math instruction, and the ability to integrate math strategies into content area instruction and data management skills.

 

5. Has excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills.

 

6. Has experience with coaching and/or mentoring preferred.

 

7. Demonstrates depth of content knowledge.

 

8. Displays characteristics of a learner and demonstrates professionalism.

 

REPORTS TO:  Principal

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Math Interventionist performs the following tasks and provides the following services in accordance with his or her employment with the District: 

 

1. Attend all monthly sessions;
2. Attend all virtual meeting/training sessions;
3. Complete coaching accountability forms;
4. Create and maintain a portfolio to include logs that include, but are not limited to,
   1. coaching activities,
   2. professional development sessions conducted and attended, and
   3. reflections of practices; and conduct needs assessments based on school, teacher, and student data in order to develop professional development areas of opportunity.
   4. Assist with the development of the school’s Math Plan.
   5. Model effective instructional strategies for teachers by working weekly with students in whole/small groups or individually. (Math Coaches will use the teacher’s students he or she is working with to model these strategies.)
   6. Facilitate study groups.
   7. Train teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate instruction.
   8. Coach and mentor colleagues.
5. Provide daily support to classroom teachers.
6. Work with teaches to ensure that research-based reading programs are implemented with fidelity.
7. Help to increase instructional density to meet the needs of students.
8. Help lead and support reading leadership teams at his or her school.
9. Continue to increase his or her knowledge base in best practices in math instruction, intervention, and instructional reading strategies.
10. Work with all teachers (content teachers and elective areas) in the school he or she serves, prioritizing time for those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement, namely coaching and mentoring in classrooms.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  190-Day Contract

 

EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified personnel.