Lower School Math Specialist

Position Summary and Overview

The Lower School Math Specialist reports to the Lower School Division Director and works collaboratively with the lower school team, including teachers, related service providers, and the K-12 Math Department Coordinator. The Math Specialist plans and implements research-based instructional approaches and administers assessments while supporting math teachers.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, responsibility).
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture.
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook.
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning and Teaching
• Support students by providing expert service through individual, small group, and whole class instruction, both pull-out and push-in settings, using a systematic, multisensory approach to instruction.
• Modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students with language-based learning disabilities.
• Utilize educational technology to enhance instruction, engagement, and accessibility.
• Design and administer assessments to measure student progress and understanding.

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience working with students with language-based learning disabilities.
• Strong instructional planning and teaching skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of research-based instructional approaches and educational technology.