Math Intervention Specialist
- Full-Time
- Dallas, TX
- Uplift Education
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Mission StatementUplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world. ___________________________________________________________________________SUMMARYProvide programming, instruction, and write curriculum for students in grades K-12, who are “at-risk” of not succeeding in school. Mentor new teachers in instruction and lesson planning. Build the foundation for International Baccalaureate (IB) framework for application and authorization. Assist teachers in the development of individual student intervention plans based on data and design systems to support learning gaps and struggling learners.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerformance Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from four-year college or university required. Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum 3 years teaching experience in core areas, reading, learning disabilities/emotional and behavioral special education preferred. Experience in tutoring or teaching skills highly desirable. Proven results of successful teaching. Spanish speaking, a plus.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and apply common sense understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to set priorities. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to learn and use other software as necessary.SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEvery employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSCriminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
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Teaches students
Team teaches or provides model lessons
Provides after school/Saturday
Provides after school/Saturday tutoring for “at-risk identified students” in an ongoing basis
Meets with grade level teams to problem solve for students
Identifies students who are at risk and communicates this to teachers and administration
Develops individual plans to support success for at risk students with the student support teams
Monitor and modifies at risk programming based on data and evaluation
Attend staff meetings, trainings, etc., as deemed by the Senior Director
Monitors and supports IB framework in classrooms
Reports to appropriate administrators
Abides by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect
Upholds the code of conduct and all school policies
Model behavior in the code of conduct
Supports and follows directives of campus administrators
Other duties may be assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.A./ B.S.) from four-year college or university required. Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum 3 years teaching experience in core areas, reading, learning disabilities/emotional and behavioral special education preferred. Experience in tutoring or teaching skills highly desirable. Proven results of successful teaching. Spanish speaking, a plus.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and apply common sense understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to set priorities. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to learn and use other software as necessary.SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEvery employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high.OTHER QUALIFICATIONSCriminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.