Lower School Math Specilaist

Position Summary and Overview - Lower School Math Specialist 

Reporting to the Lower School Division Director, the Math Specialist works collaboratively with the  lower school team including teachers, related service providers and the K-12 Math Department  Coordinator. The Math Specialist plans and implements research-based instructional approaches and  administers assessments while supporting math teachers. 

Essential Expectations 

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect,  integrity, perseverance, responsibility). 
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students. 
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture.
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and  discretion. 
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information. 
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook.
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities* 

• Instructional Planning and Teaching 

• Support students by providing expert service through individual, small group and whole  class instruction, both pull-out and push-in settings, using a systematic, multisensory  approach to instruction. 
• Modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students with  language-based learning disabilities. 
• Utilize educational technology to enhance instruction, engagement, and accessibility.
• Design and administer assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional  decisions. 
• Support the development of students’ executive functioning skills. 

• Classroom Management and Student Support 

• Maintain an organized, consistent classroom management system. 
• Supervise students during group activities, lunch, recess, transition, and other duties as  assigned, facilitating social skills and problem-solving when appropriate. 
• Participate and supervise community building activities. 

• Collaboration and Coaching 

• Engage in collaborative planning with all members of the instructional team, emphasizing  the individual needs of learners, to plan and implement curriculum, units of study,  projects and activities.
• Provide ongoing instructional support to math teachers. 
• Seek improved methods of best practice with regard to math instruction for students with  language-based learning disabilities through professional development opportunities.
• Support teachers by providing professional development related to all areas of math  instruction. 

• Communication 

• Communicate regularly and professionally with colleagues to ensure alignment across  content areas and student support services. 
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress,  concerns, and successes. 
• Maintain accurate student records, including assessments, conference notes, and  attendance. 
• Attend relevant staff meetings and school events as required. 
• Coordinate required materials for and attend CSE meetings, when appropriate. *Other duties as assigned.