Title I Teacher / Interventionist - Math

Position Title:  Title I Teacher / Interventionist - Math

Department:     K-12 Academic Services   

Supervisor:      Principal at assigned location 

Term of Employment:  9 Months         

Salary Classification:  Teacher Salary Schedule      

Job Summary:  The person in this role will provide specialized math instruction for Title I students in need of math intervention, serve as a resource to colleagues in the area of math instruction, and perform tasks specific to Title I.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Identifies students eligible for Title I math intervention
• Provides strategic math instruction to meet the instructional needs of identified learners
• Serves as a resource to K-8 teachers in the area of math
• Assists school math team in analyzing and determining math needs specific to school staff and student population
• Assists teachers in the use of assessment data
• Assesses and evaluates math behaviors of students
• Collaborates with administrators and staff to further school-wide math goals
• Implements parent education activities
• Maintains records and documentation
• Assists with the planning and evaluation of the Title I services
• Adapts to a flexible work schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Instructional expertise in the prevention and remediation of math difficulties
• Specialized knowledge of scientifically based math research
• Ability to model and articulate best practice in math instruction
• Ability to work with parents
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education
• Math Endorsement or passing score for AEPA Middle Grades Math Subject Knowledge test.
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:    

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions