Educational Specialist – Algebra I Pilot Program
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Job summary
Cincinnati Public Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an Educational Specialist to launch its Algebra I Pilot Program at Withrow High and Western Hills University High. You will partner with Algebra I teachers to provide targeted, standards-based instructional support and help students build mastery in key concepts.
This full-time role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration, and fostering an inclusive, rigorous classroom culture, with daily pay under the CPS contract and district-wide
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with secondary students preferred.
- Experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or supporting mathematics instruction preferred.
- Experience working in diverse educational settings preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering equity, innovation, and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted, standards-aligned instructional support to individual students and small groups.
- Collaborate with Algebra I teachers three to four times per week to plan instruction aligned with the district's Instructional Framework.
- Assist in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that improve student retention and mastery.
- Contribute ideas and instructional resources that strengthen classroom instruction and student engagement.
Skills
Education
Job description
This job is also posted in Cincinnati Public Schools
Job ID: 5887937
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026
Educational Specialist – Algebra I Pilot Program Department: Teaching & Learning
About Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves more than 35,000 students in 66 schools across an approximately 90-square-mile area in southwest Ohio. As a top-performing large urban district in Ohio, CPS ranks in the top 2% statewide for student learning and growth, offering families high-quality school options.
Our District’s innovative approach, investment in caring educators, and strong community partnerships have led to unprecedented academic success. These ensure preschool through 12th-grade students thrive and graduate ready for life.
Vision: We are a community of students, educators, families, staff, and citizens working together to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities that make lifelong learning and true sustainable economic mobility possible for each of our students.
Mission: Cincinnati Public Schools will be a system of excellent schools where every student is valued, supported, empowered, and prepared to pursue their fullest potential.
Who We Seek: CPS seeks passionate, innovative, and culturally competent professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on our students and families. If you're committed to excellence and want to make a difference, we invite you to join our team.
Position Overview
Algebra I is a gateway course that serves as the foundation for advanced mathematics, college readiness, and future career success. Through this innovative pilot program, Cincinnati Public Schools is investing in new instructional models designed to increase student achievement, strengthen mathematical reasoning, and improve long-term academic outcomes. Educational Specialists will serve as founding members of this pilot initiative, partnering with teachers and instructional leaders to provide targeted support that helps students master essential Algebra I concepts. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence student success while helping shape instructional practices that may inform future mathematics programming across the district.
Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking three Educational Specialists to launch its new Algebra I Pilot Program. One Educational Specialist will be assigned to each participating high school (Withrow and Western Hills University High School). Educational Specialists serve as collaborative instructional partners, working alongside Algebra I classroom teachers to deliver standards-based instructional support that promotes student engagement, conceptual understanding, and mastery of Algebra I content. This role is ideal for educators who are passionate about mathematics, believe in the power of collaborative teaching, and want to contribute to an innovative instructional model designed to transform Algebra I outcomes for Cincinnati Public Schools students.
- Deliver targeted, standards-aligned instructional support to individual students and small groups.
- Facilitate engaging, hands-on mini-lessons that reinforce priority Algebra I concepts and learning standards.
- Utilize instructional strategies that build conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and student confidence.
- Support differentiated learning experiences that meet the diverse academic needs of students.
- Reinforce key learning targets through interactive instructional practices and standards-based interventions.
- Serve as an instructional partner alongside the assigned Algebra I classroom teacher.
- Collaborate with teachers three to four times per week to plan instruction aligned with the district's Instructional Framework.
- Assist in implementing Spaced Practice routines and other evidence-based instructional strategies that improve student retention and mastery.
- Contribute ideas and instructional resources that strengthen classroom instruction and student engagement.
- Monitor student progress toward mastery of priority Algebra I standards.
- Analyze lesson checks, quizzes, formative assessments, and other student data to inform instructional decisions.
- Support teachers in organizing differentiated learning stations based on student performance.
- Help identify instructional trends and recommend supports that accelerate student growth.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous classroom culture.
- Build meaningful relationships with students that encourage confidence, persistence, and ownership of learning.
- Support classroom routines that maximize instructional time and student engagement.
- Help maintain an organized learning environment that promotes collaboration and academic success.
- Participate actively in district and school-based Professional Learning Experiences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve instructional practice.
- Develop classroom reference materials, anchor charts, visual supports, and instructional tools that reinforce student learning.
- Reflect on instructional practices and implement feedback to continuously improve student outcomes.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with district policies.
- Support the successful implementation of the Algebra I Pilot Program by contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of Cincinnati Public Schools' instructional goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with secondary students is preferred.
- Experience tutoring, mentoring, teaching, or supporting mathematics instruction.
- Experience working in diverse educational settings is preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in addressing middle school and junior high school students' unique academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering an environment that prioritizes equity, innovation, and excellence.
- Salary: $190 per day per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.
Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $190.98 to $190.98 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Substitute > Substitute: Teachers
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Shane Wery
- 2651 Burnet Avenue
- Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
- Phone: 415-830-2117
- Email: cpsrecruit@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
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