Math Specialist Elementary

Nature and Scope:

The Math specialist works with classroom teachers and the school’s instructional leadership team to assess students' math understanding and skills, analyze assessment data, develop and implement classroom-based interventions, and develop and implement small group intervention programming.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based strategies for mathematics instruction
• Provides math assessments and ongoing data analysis to inform instructional decisions and student intervention plans.
• Helps teachers interpret math assessment data of students.
• Assists administrators and teachers in designing appropriate intervention programs for struggling students.
• Provides direct math intervention and instruction for students who are below grade level benchmarks.
• Tracks student progress and provides data to teachers and the leadership team. 
• Assists department head and leadership team in making decisions about entrance and exit of students.   
• Coaching teachers on how to differentiate instruction for their students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Massachusetts Elementary K-6
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Familiarity with math assessment tools and intervention curriculum resources preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

• Ability to effectively coach and support teachers. 
• Knowledge of the  Westwood learning expectations and the mathematical content and practice standards in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant School Committee Policies, district and building goals, needs of the students in the class, and relevant state and federal laws.
• Ability to execute the performance standards set forth in the WPS teaching rubric.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with students and parents.
• Technological proficiency, both in the use of technology for communication and for instruction.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrates caring and concern for all students.
• Conveys a love of learning to students.
• Makes positive contributions to the larger school community.
• Communicates clearly.
• Uses good judgment.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, and  hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. Job takes place in a high-performing school district with high expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and to view detail on a computer screen for extended periods.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in the classroom.
• Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
• Travel among buildings may be required. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Westwood is an inclusive community that supports diversity among its staff and student body.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.