Lower School Math Specialist

Position Overview

Graland Country Day School is seeking a full-time Lower School Math Specialist. This role is dedicated to supporting student achievement for Pre‑K through Fourth Grade students experiencing mathematics difficulties. The Math Specialist works in direct consultation with administrators, classroom teachers, and the other three members of the Lower School Student Support Team (SST) personnel to identify needs, provide targeted interventions, and lead professional development to strengthen the division’s overall math instruction.

Head of Lower School

Full‑time, school year, starts August 2026

The following list is not comprehensive of all tasks of the position, but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

• Targeted Services:
  Provide targeted math interventions, both in the classroom support and pull‑out models, for students in Grades PK‑4 identified with specific mathematics difficulties.
• Assessment & Data:
  Evaluate students to identify specific strengths and weaknesses and assess math skills to determine precise instructional needs; implement consistent progress monitoring and utilize targeted data to drive intervention strategies and inform classroom teachers’ instructional planning.
• Diverse Learning Profiles:
  Differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning profiles, including those with language‑based learning disabilities.
• Documentation:
  Interpret psycho educational evaluations to help write Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with other SST members.
• Reporting:
  Provide detailed, data‑driven feedback through custom rubrics and personalized report card comments for caseload students; hold conferences for caseload families 3‑4 times per year and be available to meet with individual families outside of scheduled conference times as needed.

• Instructional
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide mathematics coaching and staff development; plan, demonstrate, co‑teach, and coach alongside classroom teachers.
• Grade‑Level
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Meet regularly with grade‑level teams to assist in the implementation of the mathematics curriculum and analyze data from math assessments.
• Resource Management:
  Serve as a school‑wide resource for professional materials, instructional strategies, and specialized math manipulatives.
• Workshops:
  Prepare and present staff development sessions for grade‑level teams and support community initiatives such as parent math education events.

• SST Partnership:
  Work closely with current SST personnel and Lower School administration; attend joint meetings with both Lower and Middle School SST to ensure vertical alignment. Coordinate with the Middle School SST to transition students from fourth to fifth grade.
• Consultation:
  Coordinate with classroom teachers and parents regarding the progress of students receiving intervention.
• School Support:
  Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non‑instructional sides, including supporting the initiatives of the development, communications and admissions offices and school operational duties.

• Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
• Provides a safe environment for students.
• Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.
• Represents school in position and in community.
• Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.
• Lifelong learner who is committed to ongoing professional development.
• Supports collective efforts of the school in addition to team responsibilities.
• Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.
• Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk‑taking.
• Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity and initiative.
• Po…