Math Specialist/Specials Teacher

Position Description

The Math Specialist/Specials Teacher plays a critical role in supporting the holistic development of every child. Reporting to the Principal or Assistant Principal, they provide high-quality instruction and targeted interventions that align with the school’s vision and support both student growth and equity-focused outcomes. As well, they support other staff with ensuring high-quality, standards-aligned math instruction for students.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides Tier 2 and/or 3 math intervention aligned with student needs

• Delivers small-group or individual instruction in math
• Uses data and observation to identify learning needs and monitor student growth
• Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to support academic follow-up during the work cycle
• Participates in MTSS meetings and aligns interventions to school-wide goals and progress monitoring protocols
• Supports both push-in and pull-out models of intervention as needed

Designs and delivers high-quality, inclusive enrichment experiences

• Develops and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate lessons for a specials class 
• Incorporates Montessori values and materials where appropriate to deepen student engagement
• Plans units that reflect ABAR (Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist) principles and elevate the traditions, histories, and voices of all students
• Encourages student agency, choice, and reflection in the creative process
• Supports school-wide enrichment initiatives and events (e.g., performances, exhibitions, field days)

Supports school-wide math instruction

• Model and co-teach in classrooms to demonstrate high-leverage math instructional strategies
• Analyze assessment data (i-Ready, common assessments, progress monitoring) and help teams respond to what it shows
• Curate and share math instructional resources
• Collaborates with school leadership, classroom teachers, and student support staff to align math interventions with classroom instruction
• Develop understanding of Montessori math materials and approaches, and develop ways to use them to support achievement in the Common Core and the Smarter Balanced assessment
• Collaborate in track and report schoolwide math trends to leadership to inform staffing, scheduling, and PD decisions

Promotes positive school culture and student development

• Establishes a joyful, respectful learning environment where students feel seen, safe, and valued
• Contributes to the reinforcement of school-wide expectations and rituals
• Builds meaningful relationships with students that support social-emotional learning
• Participates in community celebrations, performances, or showcases that uplift student identity and creativity

Collaborates with colleagues and engages in continuous improvement

• Meets regularly with classroom guides, coaches, and leadership to align on goals and student progress
• Participates in professional development, including Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist practices,, SEEL (Social, Emotional, and Equity Learning), and content-specific learning
• Seeks feedback and coaching to improve instructional practice
• Maintains student records, intervention logs, and instructional materials

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in school operations such as arrival/dismissal, recess, and field trips
• Maintains classroom organization and care of materials and spaces
• Other duties as assigned

Your Development

During the school year, you will receive development and coaching that may include:

• On-site coaching and mentorship
• Montessori-aligned training for Specials/Intervention content
• ABAR and SEEL-focused professional development
• Opportunities to lead school-wide enrichment or community experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certification or endorsement in content area preferred
• Minimum of two years of teaching or intervention experience in an urban or public charter setting
• Experience with the Montessori Method strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and ABAR-aligned teaching practices
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to changing needs

Skills / Traits

• Deep belief in Lee Montessori’s mission and core values
• Strong classroom management and student relationship-building skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Culturally responsive and equity-driven mindset
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with feedback
• Demonstrated commitment to joyful, child-centered instruction