0.6 MATH INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST/0.4 MATH INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
MUNGER MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONTRACT DAYS DEPENDENT UPON START DATE
INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, AND PAID TIME OFF BENEFITS
REMAINDER OF THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY, GRANT FUNDED POSITION
*This is a grant funded position through Title I for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year (Through 6/15/2026). Continuation of the position is not guaranteed for future years, and is dependent on future grant allocations, job performance, and student need.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The primary duty of the Math Instructional Specialist is to support high quality tier 1 instruction, as well as provide and organize appropriate and specialized math instruction and services to identified students in order for them to meet grade-level expectations.
The primary duty of the Math Instructional Paraprofessional is to support instruction in the classroom under the direction of a classroom or lead teacher, as well as assume other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or administrator.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge and implementation support of core math resources (e.g., Bridges, Facts and Fracts) in classrooms and associated standards grades K-5.
Proficiency in using formative assessments, summative assessments and diagnostic assessments.
Strong knowledge of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction and interventions (including strategies and specific curricula).
Provides direct Tier 3 math intervention support.
Provides building level and district wide (K-5) professional development as needed.
Participates in school’s MTSS team and facilitates the math progress monitoring and problem-solving processes to ensure appropriate supports for students.
Participates in building level PLCs, T2 instructional cycles, and other building-level teams.
Organizes and manages progress monitoring information and intervention plans for targeted students. This includes the ability to organize data and establish growth trajectories.
Collaborates with other Math Instructional Specialists and principals across the district.
Provides organized and timely progress information to classroom teachers, parents, students, and administration. Support the math school-wide screening processes and professional development.
Manage school duties and supervision responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND MENTAL ABILITY:
Current on research and best practices related to PLCs and MTSS frameworks.
Demonstrates a Growth Mindset when approaching math instruction and when providing support to teachers and students.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, administration, and parents.
Sensitivity to confidential information.
Judgment and initiative in making decisions and taking effective action.
EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR FORMAL TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (master’s degree in Math preferred)
Minimum of three years experience teaching regular or special education
Conversational Spanish preferred
ESL Certification preferred
Completion of PLC Coaching Academy preferred
REQUIRED: Applicants must have or be able to obtain a teaching certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, considered endorsements to include Elementary, Math. (http://wyomingptsb.com/)
Salary will be prorated based on start date and further prorated by FTE in each position type.
25/26 Compensation Package found here.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and reach 0 - 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free, clean, and healthy environment.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school’s compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, [email protected] or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.
