Math Interventionist en Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School

About MCSCS

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. 

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement. 

Math Interventionist Specialist 
 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Observing students in the classroom or during math lessons to identify their challenges, learning styles, and specific math needs. 

• Conducting assessments to evaluate students math skills and identifying areas for improvement

• Designing individualized lesson plans tailored to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting their mathematical growth

• Designing and implementing curriculum and assessments utilizing data to refine teaching strategies that aligns with academic standards and effectively measure student progress. 

• Providing one-on-one math instruction to students at various levels of proficiency requiring additional support with math concepts, reinforcing skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, or algebra.

• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to communicate student progress, strategies, math goals, and overall student success. 

• Utilizing evidence-based strategies such as visual models, manipulatives, and direct instruction to improve students' math problem-solving abilities and conceptual understanding.

• Facilitating group math instruction for students with similar challenges, fostering peer learning in areas like multiplication or word problems.

• Offering enrichment or remedial activities focusing on key math skills like number sense, computational fluency, and problem-solving strategies.

• Developing targeted intervention plans using a variety of instructional methods and materials to enhance students’ math abilities, using manipulatives, games, or digital tools to engage students

• Engaging in continuous professional development to stay informed on the latest educational best practices and advancements in math education.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;

• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;

• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;

• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;

• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;

• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;

• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;

• Classroom management skills;

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;

• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;

• NJ Criminal History;

• Work authorization in the U.S.;

• Tuberculosis Test;

• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at MCSCS:

• A tenure track position;

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;

• NJ pension plan

• Tuition reimbursement assistance;

• Paid professional development opportunities;

• Paid time off;

• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $61,000.00 per year