Job Overview

The School-Based Resource Teacher for Mathematics provides expert attention to the needs of students in the area of mathematics and supports teachers in the implementation of effective mathematics instruction.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assesses the mathematics strengths and needs of students, provides that information to parents and educational staff, and uses the results to support the planning and implementation of an effective mathematics intervention program for the students.
• Coordinates the administration of mathematics assessments, examines the use of data from the assessments, and monitors student progress.
• Provides mathematics intervention to students who are struggling with mathematics.
• Supports, supplements, and extends classroom teaching to implement a quality mathematics program that meets the needs of students and works with teachers, support staff, and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the mathematics program with the full curriculum.
• Leads professional development in mathematics, provides information on conceptual development of mathematics, models strategies or techniques, conducts demonstration or collaborative lessons, and coaches or mentors teachers.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning curriculum standards in mathematics.
• Completes training as requested by the Department of Teaching and Learning.
• Attends monthly math department collaboration meetings to provide aligned services and resources for teachers and students in the area of mathematics.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Three years of successful teaching experience in which the teaching of mathematics was a responsibility

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a Mathematics Specialist preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of teaching mathematics

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

FLSA status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months, 197 days, 7 hours per day

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

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