Greenwich Public Schools seeks a long-term substitute math interventionist from approximately September 29, 2025, through approximately December 23, 2025; the position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment, and will work with students enrolled in math courses up to and including Algebra 1.
Position Purpose
The math interventionist will provide direct instruction to students performing below expectations, with special attention to Tier II and Tier III instruction, and will support classroom teachers in a coaching capacity to share strategies to support effective Tier I interventions. The math interventionist will provide direct instruction, teaching individual or small groups of students struggling academically. The math interventionist also is responsible for monitoring student performance, reporting and communicating student progress and performance to teachers and/or members of the student assistance team. The math interventionist will also coach teachers on strategies to support student learning and growth in mathematics.
Essential Functions
Monitor student performance, reporting and communicating student progress and performance to teachers and/or other school staff
Use and promote research-based interventions
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized small-group instruction and student learning
Receive and screen referrals from teachers, instructional data teams, and administrators
Use diagnostic information to design individualized programs for each student and interpret results to classroom teachers
Coach teachers on effective, research-based best practices, co-teaching and/or modeling lessons for individual teachers as needed / when appropriate
Work collaboratively with building principal to provide consistent, high expectations for all students
Provide professional learning opportunities for staff to share expertise
Be a leader in the intervention process (MTSS) for the school
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to apply instructional strategies
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, and administrators
Ability to assess student performance and monitor growth
Ability to provide strong mathematics Tier II/III instruction to students in need of intervention
Knowledge of the progression of mathematical content and instructional practices related to mathematics 6-8
Knowledge of effective coaching strategies
Qualifications Profile
- Active CT State Teacher Certification, or eligibility for such, in teaching elementary or middle grades, with preference for candidates with background in teaching mathematics
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
