What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Intervention Specialist, Secondary (Grades 6-12) position at Orange County Classical Academy?
? Certificated ? Classified ? Exempt ? Non-Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY:The Math Intervention Specialist provides high-quality, targeted academic intervention within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. This full-time, 12-month credentialed position delivers push-in and pull-out Math support during the school day, AM (zero period) and after-school academic support, and summer intervention programming for students in grades 6-12. The Specialist upholds the mission and values of OCCA and contributes to our goal that every student in California has access to a high-quality classical education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
2) Minimum educational level:
3) Experience required:
4) Physical Demands:Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
5) Work Environment:Normal classroom/school setting. Mild exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals. Indoor and/or outdoor work possible. Moderate exposure to childhood illnesses. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.This position description is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities; order of items is not significant.
Job Type: Full-time, 12-month, CertificatedBenefits: Dental, Health, Vision insurance; PTO; Retirement planSchedule: Year-round; includes AM (zero period), after-school, and summer intervention hoursAbility to Commute: 2200 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705Work Location: In person
GENERAL SUMMARY:The Math Intervention Specialist provides high-quality, targeted academic intervention within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. This full-time, 12-month credentialed position delivers push-in and pull-out Math support during the school day, AM (zero period) and after-school academic support, and summer intervention programming for students in grades 6-12. The Specialist upholds the mission and values of OCCA and contributes to our goal that every student in California has access to a high-quality classical education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief of raising good citizens through instruction and the fostering of moral virtue
- Provide push-in support within Math classrooms, reinforcing teacher-led instruction and assisting individual students or small groups
- Provide pull-out intervention for students identified through assessment data as needing targeted, individualized, or small-group support
- Design and deliver intervention plans aligned to diagnostic and formative assessment data
- Lead AM (zero period) and after-school academic support sessions during the school year
- Plan and deliver Math intervention programming during the summer term to prevent regression and close identified gaps
- Monitor and document student progress toward intervention goals; adjust instruction based on results
- Collaborate with Math teachers, the Assistant Headmaster, and support staff (e.g., 504/IEP teams as applicable) to align intervention with classroom instruction
- Communicate regularly with students and families regarding intervention progress
- Manage student behavior during support sessions to ensure full engagement
- Actively participate in professional development activities
- Maintain accurate records of intervention sessions, progress data, and attendance
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of OCCA
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Strong knowledge of secondary Mathematics (Algebra I/II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus) and common areas of student difficulty
- Knowledge of child cognitive development, learning styles, and evidence-based intervention strategies
- Ability to analyze diagnostic and formative assessment data to design intervention plans
- Ability and willingness to implement OCCA & Barney Charter School Initiative Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with certificated teachers and leadership
- Ability to build rapport with students and support a positive learning environment
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community
- Computer and internet research skills
2) Minimum educational level:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid Single Subject California Teaching Credential in Mathematics required (Supplemental authorization preferred; Education Specialist credential also considered)
3) Experience required:
- 1 year of teaching or intervention experience preferred
- Experience with Math intervention, data analysis, or progress monitoring strongly preferred
4) Physical Demands:Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
5) Work Environment:Normal classroom/school setting. Mild exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals. Indoor and/or outdoor work possible. Moderate exposure to childhood illnesses. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.This position description is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities; order of items is not significant.
Job Type: Full-time, 12-month, CertificatedBenefits: Dental, Health, Vision insurance; PTO; Retirement planSchedule: Year-round; includes AM (zero period), after-school, and summer intervention hoursAbility to Commute: 2200 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705Work Location: In person