Summary: The Math Interventionist is a critical team member in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students within SASD's developing Multi-Level System of Supports (MLSS). This position focuses on identifying and addressing the diverse math needs of students, using evidence-based math interventions to support math progress and proficiency. The Math Interventionist collaborates with educators, administrators, and families to create a comprehensive and inclusive approach to math instruction. This position will serve students at both our Middle School and our High School.

Primary Duties:

1. Assessment and Data Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify student's math needs

• Analyze assessment data to inform instructional decisions and design personalized math interventions.

• Collaborate with school-based data/networking and grade/department teams to monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.

2. Development and Implementation of Interventions:

• Work with our 6-12 math team to create district-approved interventions aligned with our district's 6-12 core curriculum (College Preparatory Mathematics)

• Design and implement evidence-based math interventions, tailored to individual, small group, and tiered needs.

• May lead or co-teach classes at the Middle and/or High School

• Utilize various instructional strategies and materials to engage students in meaningful math activities.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align interventions with the general curriculum and support classroom math instruction.

3. Collaboration and Professional Development:

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a unified approach to math within our developing MLSS framework.

• Provide & participate in professional development opportunities for teachers on effective math instruction and intervention strategies.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing collaboration and professional learning communities.

4. Equity and Inclusion:

• Implement strategies to ensure equity in access to math interventions for all students, including those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Advocate for and implement culturally responsive teaching practices to address the unique needs of each student.

• Support the development and maintenance of an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment.

5. Family and Community Engagement:

• Communicate regularly with families to share progress, discuss intervention strategies, and provide resources for supporting math at home.

• Organize and participate in family math events to strengthen the home-school connection and community involvement.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of student assessments, progress monitoring, and intervention plans.

• Provide regular reports to school and district leadership and relevant stakeholders on the effectiveness of math interventions.

Qualifications:

• Hold a current Wisconsin Professional Educator License in 1400-Early Adolescence-Adolescence Math or equivalent (required)

• ideally has at least five years of successful secondary classroom teaching experience in math

• Completion of training in instructional coaching, or willingness/ability to complete within one year of hire (District will provide this opportunity)

• Experience in designing and implementing evidence-based math interventions (e.g. Institute of Education Sciences, Achieve the Core)

• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MLSS) frameworks

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices

Major Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency

• Decision Making

• Ethical Conduct

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Thoroughness

• Time Management

Physical Requirements: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The position requires some periods of standing while teaching/training. The employee frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus..

Environment: This job operates in a professional indoor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers/scanners. This position will have frequent interactions with persons who are often working with children and is required to drive to conduct work.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contains a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply for a job at SASD even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. We know that confidence-gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you!

The Stoughton Area School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, handicap, physical condition, developmental disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or military participation.