Position: Extended Term Substitute, Math Interventionist

Available December 2023 through no later than March 2024

Kennedy-Longfellow School/Title I Department

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge Public Schools, in partnership with our families and community, will provide all students with rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning as well as the social, emotional, and academic supports each student needs to achieve their goals and post-secondary success as engaged community members. CPS students and staff, as members of a learning organization engaged in continuous improvement, are committed to anti-racist, anti-biased curriculum and instruction.

The Role:

We are looking for dynamic, committed educator with strong content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to educational and racial equity, and experience working in an urban school setting. The extended term substitute (ETS) math interventionist will be required to collaborate with and plan instruction with classroom teachers; provide in-classroom co-teaching support, work with small groups; work cooperatively with personnel from the Office of Student Services Department and help select appropriate materials for students. The ETS math interventionist will also work directly with the Instructional Coach and principal to support data monitoring and analysis, school improvement, and intervention work. The ETS math interventionist will support implementation of the Math curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skillfully facilitate student learning of math content and practice standards.
• Empower a diverse group of learners via compassionate math instruction.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with educator team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practice.
• Leverage and support students in using technology.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching and assessment strategies in order to inform and modify instruction, as well as target intervention and enrichment needs.
• Attend grade level team meetings with grade level colleagues as assigned.
• Partner with families to include them in each student’s learning and development, guided by a profound understanding of the importance of this connection.
• Attend regular school and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal and/or Title I Coordinator

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming ETS Math Title I Interventionist, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Mathematics teaching experience in the elementary grades with a proven track record of promoting high achievement in the classroom.
• Experience writing lesson plans with clear, attainable learning goals and aligned activities.
• Experience using a range of assessments to analyze student learning to inform instruction.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of learners and the strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.
• Understanding of the difference between a growth and a fixed mindset and how to support the development of a growth mindset in math learners.
• Cultural Proficiency and culturally responsive teaching skills
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
• Strong knowledge of Common Core/ MA Curriculum Framework for Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education strongly preferred. 
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Licensure in Mathematics preferred.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.