Amber Charter Schools · 2 months ago
Interventionist Teacher (Math)
Amber Charter School Middle School
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $106K/yr
2+ years expAmber Charter Schools is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is seeking an Interventionist Teacher (Math) to help students reach their fullest potential. The role involves designing and leading engaging, data-driven lessons, supporting at-risk learners, and fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students identified as at-risk and in need of math intervention
Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum, aligned to content and grade level specific scope and sequence guiding documents
Implement mandated services and supports, appropriate for current and targeted levels of proficiency
Modify, differentiate and extend learning experiences to engage all students, integrating intervention support as needed
Provide direct support, guidance, and/or collaborate with colleagues to address the needs of at-risk learners as requested
Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
Maintain accurate records by completing any required session notes, trackers and/or logs, documenting academic and behavioral interventions and other anecdotal notes
Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
Implement various methods to promote a student-led and student-centered classroom
Track student proficiency and progress towards achieving learning objectives with formative and summative assessment tools
Analyze assessment results, utilizing data to inform and adjust instruction
Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
Use student data to reflect on the effectiveness of lessons in order to improve instruction and personal practice
Assess students with respect to their proficiency and academic risk factors using the appropriate assessment measures
Teach and encourage the development of the AMBER core values
Develop and maintain a warm and firm learning environment that allows students to feel safe, take risks and be creative
Establish, model, practice and reinforce developmentally-appropriate rules and behaviors using clear and consistent procedures
Formulate and implement behavioral management plans with individual students as needed
Build positive and supportive partnerships with families
Communicate with families frequently and effectively, to provide them with information about services, instructional programs and student progress (report cards, parent/teacher conferences, etc.), maximize participation and respond to their concerns
Model life-long learning through professional development and individual growth activities
Show evidence of utilizing constructive feedback to enhance the quality of learning experiences for students
Demonstrate teamwork, actively modeling cooperation and helpfulness for students
Engage in respectful and critical dialogue to contribute to the school’s evolution
Maintain optimism and flexibility throughout the year
Encourage and support the growth of colleagues
Serve on school-based committees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2 years experience as an effective and impactful educator in a middle school setting focused in the area of mathematics
Experience in math intervention strategies
Evidence of success advancing the learning of students identified or suspected of being academically at-risk
Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs
A high degree of comfort and confidence planning and implementing rigorous, engaging and effective instruction
Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment
Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail, and excellent time management
Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Drive programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Master's degree in field of education
NYS Teacher Certification (Certification in Math)
Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently
Benefits
Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage (with dependent options available and averaging $92-$124 per month)
Dental & vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
Various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
Flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
Longevity and referral bonuses
Generous paid time off
Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
Professional development
A friendly work environment
Company
Amber Charter Schools
Amber Charter School, founded in 2000 as New York’s first Latino-led charter school, serves students across three campuses: East Harlem, Kingsbridge, and Inwood.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kirsys G.
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Veronica Almedina
Co-CEO
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