Math Intervention Teacher

Job Description

PVPA has an opportunity for a Math Intervention Teacher for the  school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom.

This position will co‑teach Algebra 1 and two sections of a tier three math intervention class. There are also opportunities to work with students outside of class time. In addition to teaching classes, under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for:

• Providing math intervention mini‑lessons and ongoing assessment to targeted students in Algebra 1 and Geometry classes.
• Providing updated math data to grade level teams and the math department and participating in decisions about student progress.
• Supporting and training math teachers to modify lessons and use data to inform instruction.
• Supporting math during student study blocks by reteaching, reviewing and helping students revise math assignments.
• Collaborating with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
• Attending and participating in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled.
• Participating in professional development workshops.
• Supervising students during non‑class times (ex: break & lunch) as required.
• Participating in a variety of school‑wide events.

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serves 400 students in grades 7-12 who come from over 60 cities and towns. Our mission is to offer students intensive exposure to the performing arts within the context of an excellent college preparatory curriculum.

With a track record of over 25 years of proven success, the school provides its students with a supportive and challenging academic environment responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizing learning through the arts and integrating creative and critical thinking throughout the curriculum. At PVPACPS, committed educators with a wide variety of experience and expertise collaborate to create programming attentive to diversity, social justice and restorative practices.

PVPACPS boasts a 600 sq. foot performance space for active programs in theater, music, dance and visual arts, helps students develop confidence, creativity and the broad intellectual skills and experiences necessary to succeed in college and beyond.

Qualifications:

• BA degree, ability to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate.
• Two or more years of experience teaching high school math or math tutoring, preferably Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, in a public or private school.
• Eligible for “Highly Qualified” teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and Subject Matter MTEL exam within 1 year).
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Experience with high school students.
• Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards.
• Interest or experience in the arts.

Salary Range:
Full time $43,268 to $68,719 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.
school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

Be prepared to provide:

• A current resume.
• Letter of interest/Introduction.
• Contact information for three references.
• Transcripts indicating degrees awarded.
• Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable.