What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher / Intervention Specialist position at CLASSICAL ACADEMY DE LAFAYETTE?
Job Overview
Lafayette Classical Academy seeks an exceptional Math Teacher / Intervention Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This role combines classroom instruction in Calculus and Math 6 with targeted math intervention for students in grades 1–8. The ideal candidate is a skilled mathematician and a patient diagnostician. They should be able to challenge advanced students and help struggling students build lasting mastery, all within a learning environment that encourages students to appreciate and embrace what is good, true, and beautiful.
Reports to: Head of School | Position type: full-time
Key Accountabilities
Classroom Instruction
- Teach Calculus and Math 6, delivering rigorous, well-sequenced lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and scope and sequence.
- Build both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding through explicit instruction, guided practice, and frequent review.
- Assess student learning regularly, maintain accurate and timely grades, and use results to adjust instruction.
- Cultivate an orderly, respectful classroom where students take ownership of their work and persevere through difficult problems.
Math Intervention (Grades 1–8)
- Lead Math 6 Intervention, giving students who need more time and instruction structured support to master grade-level content.
- Identify students in grades 1–8 who need intervention, using screening, diagnostic, and classroom data. Do this together with classroom teachers and academic leadership.
- Design and deliver targeted small-group and individual intervention plans with clear goals and timelines.
- Monitor student progress at regular intervals, document results, and adjust, continue, or conclude intervention based on the data.
- Equip classroom teachers with strategies to support struggling learners during regular math instruction.
Collaboration and Communication
- Communicate proactively with parents about student progress, intervention goals, and ways to support learning at home.
- Report intervention outcomes to academic leadership each [quarter / trimester / semester].
- Collaborate with colleagues to align intervention work with classroom instruction across grade levels.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate fully in professional development in classical pedagogy and in the faculty evaluation cycle.
- Fulfill shared supervisory duties as assigned (e.g., car line, lunch, recess).
- Model the school's virtues in conduct with students, families, and colleagues.
Qualifications for the Ideal Math Teacher / Intervention Specialist
Mathematical Expertise
- Strong command of mathematics through Calculus, with the ability to explain foundational concepts clearly to young learners.
Intervention Experience
- Experience diagnosing learning gaps and delivering targeted math intervention is strongly preferred.
Passion for Classical Education
- Deep appreciation for classical education and its focus on developing critical thinking and intellectual virtues.
Motivated and Inspiring
- A passionate, self-motivated individual with a genuine interest in encouraging and inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Communication and Organizational Skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to manage the classroom, engage students, communicate with parents, and collaborate with colleagues.
- Ability to keep accurate records and manage a schedule that serves multiple grade levels.
Modeling Character
- Embodies the virtues of wisdom, humility, and responsibility, both in and outside the classroom.
Alignment with School Values
- Commitment to the school's mission of fostering academic excellence, virtue, and moral growth in students.
Educational Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in mathematics, education, or a related field. Classical training is preferred but not required. All employees receive professional development in classical education philosophy and pedagogy.
- Employment is contingent on a successful background check and fingerprinting.