K-5 Math Interventionist

Job Description

The K-5 Math Interventionist will provide quality instruction to students in Mathematics aligned with state and national standards. They will use a variety of formative assessment strategies to diagnose student understanding and plan appropriate differentiation strategies. The K-5 Math Interventionist will demonstrate knowledge of learning styles and implement lesson planning that reflects a diverse population. They will collaborate with co-workers to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines. The K-5 Math Interventionist reports to the Academic Director.

Essential Functions:
-Teach and conduct math interventions to elementary students
-Provide direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math services in individual, and/or small group settings
-Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small group instruction.
-Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere and classroom environment.
-Tailors instruction to address students identified needs, guiding them towards achieving the district’s math content standards.
-Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects based on formal and informal assessment data from students.
-Utilizes a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to reinforce content standards and cater to the needs and abilities of individual students or groups.
-Evaluate students academic and social growth, maintain records, and prepare progress reports.
-Communicate with parents to discuss students progress and interpret the school program.
-Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff to assess and help students.
-Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day as needed.
-Maintain professional competence through professional development activities.
-Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
-Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities as needed.
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

-Hold a MN teaching license in the appropriate subject matter and age group
-Have comprehensive knowledge of teaching and learning secondary mathematics
-Have knowledge of best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavior management
-Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families
-Demonstrate respect for children, colleagues, parents and school leadership
-Can establish rapport and trusting relationships with people from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds
-Has the ability to build deep understanding of data and implement strategies for classroom data integration
-Having knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is a plus
-Believe in and support the vision and mission of PSA

Institution Description

We are a K-12 public charter in Brooklyn Park serving nearly 850 students in Minneapolis and the smaller surrounding suburbs. Founded in 2004, PSA has grown and prospered to give thousands of students an outstanding education, and more importantly, to help students gain the knowledge and skills to become, in the words of PSA’s mission, “inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring citizens who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Our community prides itself on providing a welcoming, safe and caring atmosphere where staff and students have a strong sense of belonging, feel engaged in our shared work around academic, cultural and social emotional learning, and where everyone can continue to learn and grow in a healthy school environment.

Application Instructions/Comments

To apply, email the following to Crystal Vang at crystal.vang@psak12.org and Julie Vang at julie.vang@psak12.org:
1. Letter of interest
2. Updated Resume
3. Copy of MN Teaching License (if applicable)