Math Specialist (29.5 hour)

York-County-Library-System; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Math Specialist position in York City School District offers part-time, contingent, non-exempt employment for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will work with kindergarten through eighth grade students in small groups to improve math skills, implement best-practice concepts, and track student progress. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or teaching certification and relevant clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Level I/II teaching certification; strongly prefer education degree.
• Knowledge of best practice math concepts.
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI Fingerprint, Act 168 (if applicable), Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Instruct small groups and one-on-one math lessons with students.
• Keep accurate records of all student data.
• Provide support for emotional needs of students.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Assist with individual assessment of students.
• Attend workshops or professional development in best practices in math.

Skills

Math instruction

Small group instruction

Data collection & analysis

Student progress tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or teaching certification

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour I Hours: 29.5 hours per week I Supervisor: Director of Educational Services I Location: York City School District I Classification: Part-Time/Contingent/non-exempt I Schedule: Monday through Friday except for parent-teacher conference days and 6 designated early dismissal days; approximately 6 hours per workday. Also includes 5 designated days of professional development.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the program runs from August 2026, through the end of May 2027. (Not to exceed 174 days of instruction).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Math Specialist works with kindergarten through eighth grade in small groups to improve their math skills. The goal is to help those struggling below their grade level to increase their math competency to grade level or above.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or Level I or Level II teaching certification. Strongly prefer a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education (or a related degree)
• Knowledge or experience in best practice math concepts
• Candidate must have current (within 1 year) PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Act 168 Clearance (if applicable), and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must enjoy being a team player and providing excellent care and service to a diverse population. The candidate should have the ability to interact with staff, families and students in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity, and the ability to solve problems in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level and be able to bend, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout work shift.
• Must be able to reach, lift, and stretch throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to four hours at a time.
• Must be able to sit for up to four hours at a time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Educational Services and the classroom teacher, the Math Specialist has the following duties:
• Instruct small groups and one-on-one math lessons with students.
• Keep accurate records of all student data.
• Provide support for emotional needs of students.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Assist with individual assessment of students.
• Attend workshops or professional development in best practices in math.