Wildcat Summer Adventures Math Specialist​/Interventionist

Wildcat Summer Adventures Math Specialist/Interventionist (Job )

Position Type:
Summer School – Math Specialist/Interventionist

Location:

Districtwide

Available:
June 8, 2026 – July 2, 2026 (Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Closing Date:
April 7, 2026

• Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 1-8 with mathematics endorsement, registered in Lake County.
• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Mathematics.
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience in middle school mathematics.

Provides interventions and support to students with the core academic program.

• Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core State Standards.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students.
• Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook.
• Contributes to a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program.
• Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment.
• Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions.
• Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly productive environment.
• Creates a classroom environment and research‑based program of study that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity interests of the learners.
• Conducts student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction and/or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques.
• Reviews data to determine student academic needs in the area of math.
• Utilizes the Response to Intervention (RtI) model to review and monitor student data and progress with mathematical computation and concepts.
• Maintains appropriate records of student attendance, projects, and grades.
• Posts grades to district‑approve student information system/grade book.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to school personnel and parents/guardians as required.
• Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal.

• Planning and Preparation – Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
• Classroom Environment – Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Instruction – Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility – Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Competent in digital environments;
Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft…