Math Specialist

The Loyola School, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

School breaks

Job summary

The Loyola School, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Math Specialist to join a 12-month, full-time team.

The role supports elementary students and families, collaborates with teachers, leads math instruction, assesses progress, and contributes to a culturally responsive learning environment in line with TLS's mission. Under the supervision of the Elementary Principal, you will plan individualized math activities, track student growth with data, and participate in school-wide professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education.
• Familiarity with Dimensions Singapore Math.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom leadership and support for math curricula development and evaluation.
• Plan and conduct teacher training with Curriculum Coordinator and Principal.
• Oversee interpretation of standardized math assessments.
• Track student progress through data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers and support learning for students with disabilities.
• Participate in school activities and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Advanced degree in Education

Tools

Dimensions Singapore Math

Job description

The Loyola School (TLS) is a preschool and elementary school focused on early childhood education, rooted in a Catholic Jesuit tradition of personal care, learning, and spiritual growth. TLS addresses the holistic development of children: physical, emotional, cognitive, creative, social, behavioral, and spiritual.

The Math Specialist is seen as a vital member of the team at TLS in their provision of academic support to students and families, as well as consultation and partnership with the staff at TLS. Under the supervision of the Elementary Principal, the Math Specialist will support and work collaboratively with classroom teachers to drive student outcomes, including, but not limited to: provide classroom leadership, develop and lead small-group and one-on-one activities, assess student developmental growth/progress and make recommendations, and communicate well and partner with families.

The Math Specialist is a 12-month, full-time, exempt employee with generous leave in the form of paid leave and school breaks. The responsibilities in this job description are not meant to be all-inclusive, and it is understood that the Math Specialist will perform all other duties as required by the Curriculum Coordinator and Principal.

• Being a resource to elementary teachers in math curricula development, implementation and evaluation
• Planning and conducting training for teachers and other instructional staff, along with the Curriculum Coordinator and Elementary Principal
• Overseeing the interpretation of standardized math achievement assessments
• Assessing with classroom teachers' student-learning outcomes through a range of strategies
• Supporting a culturally responsive and equity-centered learning environment for students and families, with particular attention to the needs of low-income and BIPOC communities
• Demonstrating best practices in elementary math education
• Creating supportive learning environments
• Modifying curriculum and teaching academic/life skills to students with disabilities
• Collaborating with homeroom teachers
• Tracking student math progress through data collection
• Helping to plan and implement the summer math learning experiences for all students
• Being a member of the Student Support Team
• Participating as a full-time staff member in all school activities, including activities that are required for all staff that may fall outside the bounds of the school day
• Participating fully in school-based and network-wide professional development to hone instructional practice and develop expertise across content areas
• Demonstrating strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, an ability to meet deadlines, prioritize effectively, and independently manage time wisely
• Willing to commit passionately to TLS's mission, values, and educational model, and demonstrate a deep commitment to empowering children and families of slender means to close historic achievement gaps
• This position reports to the Principal

Experience/Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced degree in field of Education
• Familiarity in Dimensions Singapore Math preferred
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills

Salary Range:

$60,000-$70,000

TLS actively seeks diversity in all categories of employment and at all employment levels. Individuals are treated without discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any other impermissible factor in accordance with federal, state or local law.