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Math Interventionist

Join Ames Community School District, where your journey matters! ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organizational culture and in our community.

Ames Middle School is seeking a Math Interventionist for the 2022-2023 school year. This position is grant funded and will be funded for 3 years.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ames Community School District is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society.

Summary
The Math Interventionist is responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of Mathematics with special attention to Tier II and III instruction. The Interventionist provides individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
  • Provides high quality mathematics instruction to individual students and small groups.
  • Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level.
  • Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
  • Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual student needs
  • Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
  • Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress.
  • Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress.
  • Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
  • Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress.
  • Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
  • Provides input for program development.
  • Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems.
  • Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Valid Iowa teaching license, K-8 or 5-12 Mathematics endorsement required.
  • Demonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assigned.
  • Ability to pass a background check required.
The successful candidate will exhibit:
  • Effective problem-solving techniques in dealing with concerns or issues.
  • Ability to work effectively as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
  • Observation of all District policies and procedures.
Essential Physical Requirements:
  • Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds.
  • Frequent standing.
  • Occasional bending, squatting, or sitting.

Candidates, please click the "Apply Externally" button to apply online.
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It is the policy of the Ames Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Kristin Johnson, Human Resources Director, kristin.johnson@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.