Math Teacher: Small Group Instruction

Breakthrough Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life and disability coverage

STRS/SERS retirement plans

Job summary

You will implement evidence-based interventions, maintain data records, and participate in PLCs and professional development, with duties including occasional school-wide tasks and reporting to the Assistant Principal of Instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3 - 5 years successful teaching experience.
• Experience in reading and/or math intervention, preferably within a Title/ Intervention Program.
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, assessments, and intervention programs.
• Ability to progress monitor and keep highly detailed data analysis of student needs and growth.
• Strong Data Analysis skills to drive instruction and monitor progress.
• Aligning targeted interventions to support Tier 2 and 3 scholars in the MTSS process.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and monitor intervention plans for Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 scholars
• Provide daily targeted small-group instruction using the Network-aligned curricula
• Maintain accurate records (data-collection) of student performance and interventions provided
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at home
• Collaborate closely with the building level MTSS Coordinator and the network-level Director of MTSS
• Attend and participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and Reading & Math Interventionist PLC/department meetings
• Perform school-wide duties as assigned by your school leadership team – (e.g., dismissal duty, lunch duty, arrival duty, etc.)
• Reports to the assigned Assistant Principal of Instruction or Assistant Principal of Student Services

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Educational technology

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

iReady Curriculum

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced math educator who wants to specialize in intervention and make a measurable impact. Rather than managing a traditional full classroom, you’ll work with small groups of K–8 scholars who need targeted math support, using data to drive instruction and monitor growth. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with teachers, MTSS leaders, and families while being part of a dedicated Interventionist PLC and professional learning community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Breakthrough Public Schools, we have interventionists who specialize in math, and we distinguish between elementary and middle school. This narrowed focus both in subject and grade band allows for maximum impact for our scholars. The Math Interventionist Teacher provides targeted Tier 3 instruction to K-8 students who require additional academic support in math.

This role focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions, assessing student progress, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and support staff to improve student achievement in alignment with Breakthrough’s MTSS framework.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create, implement, and monitor intervention plans for Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 scholars
• Provide daily targeted small-group instruction using the Network-aligned curricula
• Maintain accurate records (data-collection) of student performance and interventions provided
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at home
• Collaborate closely with the building level MTSS Coordinator and the network-level Director of MTSS
• Attend and participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and Reading & Math Interventionist PLC/department meetings
• Perform school-wide duties as assigned by your school leadership team – (e.g., dismissal duty, lunch duty, arrival duty, etc.)
• Reports to the assigned Assistant Principal of Instruction or Assistant Principal of Student Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years successful teaching experience
• Experience in reading and/or math intervention, preferably within a Title/ Intervention Program
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, assessments, and intervention programs.
• Ability to progress monitor and keep highly detailed data analysis of student needs and growth
• Strong Data Analysis skills to drive instruction and monitor progress
• Aligning targeted interventions to support Tier 2 and 3 scholars in the MTSS process

Licensure and Certification(s):

• Valid Professional teaching license/certification in the appropriate subject area and grade level - see Reading/Math specific qualifications, below
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the BPS’s acceptable guidelines.

Math Specific Qualifications

• Familiarity with iReady Curriculum and pathways preferred

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Proficiency in using educational technology to support instruction and data analysis
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative
• Empathy and trauma-sensitive approach

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting

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DISCLAIMER:

The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

• Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.