Math Support Specialist

Overview

Inspire and engage students in Grades 5-8 by bringing the joy and beauty of mathematics to life. Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for Grades 5-7 Mathematics and Grade 8 Algebra I, fostering a supportive learning environment where students can achieve their academic and personal potential. Provide targeted support and intervention through one-on-one and small-group instruction, using evidence‑based strategies to enhance student understanding and confidence in mathematics.

Work closely with class teachers to ensure program continuity and effective instruction. Partner with parents to maintain open communication and provide student support. Monitor student progress, offer instructional resources, and provide feedback.

Inspire and engage students in Grades 5-8 by bringing the joy and beauty of mathematics to life. Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program for Grades 5-7 Mathematics and Grade 8 Algebra I, fostering a supportive learning environment where students can achieve their academic and personal potential. Provide targeted support and intervention through one-on-one and small-group instruction, using evidence‑based strategies to enhance student understanding and confidence in mathematics.

Work closely with class teachers to ensure program continuity and effective instruction. Partner with parents to maintain open communication and provide student support. Monitor student progress, offer instructional resources, and provide feedback.

• Research and integrate grade‑level‑appropriate math curricula and methodologies aligned with Waldorf principles.
• Develop the yearly curricular scope and sequence in collaboration with class teachers.
• Create weekly lesson plans for skills and ongoing classes and deliver engaging, holistic lessons rooted in Waldorf pedagogy.
• Nurture and support the class community, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assess student progress regularly through formal and informal methods, providing feedback and necessary support.
• Provide rubrics for parent‑teacher conferences, and submit quarterly, semester, and end‑of‑year reports.
• Collaborate with the Educational Support team to assist students in need of remediation, specialized instruction and assessments.
• Meet weekly with an advisor for support and guidance (for teachers in their first three years).
• Prepare substitute plans for scheduled lessons.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, responding to concerns and scheduling conferences as needed.
• Participate in faculty, section, and committee meetings, one parent evening a year, and school‑wide events, while fulfilling other duties as assigned related to job responsibilities.
• Write student recommendations as needed.
• Continuously engage in professional and personal growth, embracing lifelong learning.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and respond to all parent concerns.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and respond to all collegial concerns.
• Engage in ongoing professional and personal growth.

• Mastery of all levels of math, including numeracy, with strong content knowledge and the ability to present lessons effectively.
• Ability to support students' academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Effective classroom management and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building positive, professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers.
• Excellent human relationship skills with children and adults.
• Positive, professional relationships with colleagues.
• Positive, professional relationships with parents and volunteers.
• Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• The academic year is July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
• The school work calendar includes two weeks before and one week after the close of the academic year, and additional times as the school deems necessary.
• Employee's work extends beyond the scheduled school days to include open houses, work days, festivals, and community events.
• Employee will arrive at school by…