Secondary Math Interventionist - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Connections Academy seeks a Full-Time Secondary Math Interventionist to support MTSS/RTI initiatives from home-based or Southfield office settings. The role emphasizes planning, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with teachers to help Tier 2/3 students succeed.

Candidates must hold Michigan teaching certification and have 5+ years of relevant teaching experience, with strong communication and technology skills to coordinate SST processes and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan teaching certification.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience in the subject and grade band.
• Experience with MTSS/RTI frameworks and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support MTSS RTI framework and coordinate push-in/pull-out services.
• Collaborate with SST team, principals, families and staff.
• Design and implement Tier 2/3 interventions and progress monitoring.
• Lead RTI meetings and provide professional development as needed.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Skills

Michigan Certification

Teaching experience

MTSS RTI

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secondary Math Interventionist - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: SECON018324

• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

Home-based, MI
20750 Civic Center Dr. Suite 510
Southfield, MI 48076, USA

Description

School Summary

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Authorized by Oxford Community Schools, Lighthouse Connections Academy is state certified and open to students located throughout Michigan including Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester, Farmington, and beyond.

Lighthouse Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or a personal home office, the Secondary Math Interventionist will support LCA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI). The Secondary Math Interventionist coordinates the push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines. The Secondary Math Interventionist designs and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention. The Secondary Math Interventionist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support. The Secondary Math Interventionist supports the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers. Most of the Secondary Math Interventionist’s responsibilities will include providing intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students.

The Secondary Math Interventionist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support. Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills
• Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
• Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively
• Gather and organize grade-level/subject area universal assessment tools and develop assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers
• Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support for all identified students, design systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refine strategies and support as needed to improve results
• Collaborate with the Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education
• Schedule, organize, and conduct RTI meetings in a virtual environment
• Plan and implement RTI professional development opportunities
• Maintain and update on-line resources with RTI forms and information
• Facilitate data driven conferences with teachers to effectively inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings
• Assist in preparing and submitting the school improvement plans for struggling learners
• Assist with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities that fall under Child Find requirements
• Assist in producing required Federal, State and District reports in relation to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislative mandates regarding intervention programs and documentation
• Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals
• Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Administer and analyze standardized testing data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success
• Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and availability to students and parents
• Participate in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at district-sponsored in-service opportunities
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification in the required subject matter and grade band
• A minimum of 5 years fulltime successful teaching experience in the required subject matter and grade band
• Michigan Residency is required
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Lighthouse Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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