Position: Math Intervention Teacher
$1000.00 dollar sign On bonus for new hires!
Bridges seeks to hire a Math Intervention Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Math Intervention Teacher is a highly qualified teacher of mathematics who works primarily with 1st-5th grade students who require strategic and intensive intervention. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and in research-based instructional strategies for diverse learners.
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:
Who Are We Looking For
We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality, universally designed instruction, and who are committed to learning about and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for our diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.
Our Graduate Profile
A Bridges “Graduate”
- Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.
- Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.
- Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.
- Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.
- Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals.
- Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.
As a Math Intervention Teacher you will be responsible for...
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Prepare, write, and implement lesson plans that provide targeted instruction that meets the need of each individual student
- Collaborate with Curriculum Coordinator and classroom teachers to create the intervention pullout schedule
- Administer quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine students’ progress and appropriate next steps in instruction
- Develop a system to document and maintain data on student progress
- Facilitate a collaborative relationship with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide regular updates on students’ progress
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and Curriculum Coordinator on instructional strategies and tools to support student learning
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and Curriculum Coordinator on students’ readiness to exit intervention
- Attend and participate in planning meetings
- Participate in parent/teacher conferences and Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) meetings.
- Contribute productively to the school as a whole
- Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
- Other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
- Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
- Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
- Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
- Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions.
- Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
- Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
- Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
- Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Other professional duties as assigned.
SCHOOL CULTURE
- Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
- Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times.
- Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
- Other school culture expectations as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Master's degree but must have a Bachelors’ Degree in education or a related field, preferably with an emphasis on math instruction.
- Candidates with a BA must have passing score on state required tests for elementary grade (1-6) content area of math and the pedagogy exam.
- Have 3 - 5 years of successful experience in implementing math intervention in a classroom or pullout setting.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
- Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Have experience in data collection.
- Demonstrate excellent behavior management skills.
- Be committed to their own learning.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $57,500 to $88,500
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Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
