Job Title: Math Specialist
Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Curriculum
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide assistance to the Principal and teachers with meeting Federal, State, District and School goals and objectives in mathematics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid IL Professional Educator License with Self Contained K-9 endorsement
Math endorsement
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the delivery of mathematics related instruction tied to the District Curriculum Standards.
Monitor student progress.
Coordinate math assessments and progress monitoring.
Collect assessment data, providing charts and graphs.
Monitor the use of research-based math related software.
Select and articulate appropriate materials and resources.
Model research based best practice instructional strategies in the classroom.
Make recommendations for and provide staff development in coordination with the school improvement plan and mathematics needs.
Other mathematics related duties as assigned by the principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of IL State Standards in Mathematics of the prescribed curriculum.
Knowledge of current research in Mathematics.
Knowledge of varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
Ability to effectively assess levels of student achievement, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
Basic knowledge and understanding of use of current technology, including disaggregation of data.
Skill in verbal and written communication with students, parents, and others.
Ability to plan and implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness in math.
Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
Demonstrated success in training other professionals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee occasionally works evenings or weekends. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoors weather conditions and works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Barbaining Agreement, Benefits and Benefit Premiums. See attachments.
Start Date: August, 2025
Position will remain posted until filled.