Augsburg Fairview Academy seeks a 1.0FTE Math Interventionist for the 2022-2023 school year.
| Reports to: Executive Team, Special Education Director |
| AFA is seeking a hard-working, passionate, goal-oriented leader to join our team as the full-time MathInterventionist for the 2022-2023 school year. |
| As a Teacher-Powered School, Augsburg Fairview Academy offers a familial work environment in which all staff has the power and creative freedom to innovate. Mission: We are a passionate learning community dedicated to serving the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students in a safe and welcoming environment. We provide individualized options to help students successfully graduate and set clear expectations for them to explore and pursue their dreams. Vision: AFA is committed to serving and participating in our local community, working compassionately to promote social justice and equity through education, and contributing to our intercultural family. |
| Essential Job Functions: |
| *Provides high-quality mathematics instruction to individual students and small groups *Determines or assists in determining students eligible for intervention services by examining data *Uses data to provide instruction or adjust instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level *Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students *Uses research-based interventions focused specifically on individual student needs *Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress *Provides data to school teams, participates in decisions about student progress, and communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress *Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed *Provides input for program development *Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems *Submits records in compliance with district and state guidelines *Develops lesson plans, conducts small group instruction, and evaluates and assesses instructional materials *Presents a positive image as a representative of the school district *Observes all Board of Education policies and regulations and complies with all School District Work rules *Regular, predictable attendance and follows routine security procedures *Other duties as assigned |
| Ancillary Job Functions: |
| *Working with students, parents, teachers, and student support team to address challenges to students’ academic progress *Work with all teachers *Managing classroom activities and behaviors effectively *Attends job related and/or mandatory workshops and training programs *Providing positive behavior interventions for students based on the Academy’s principles of authoritative instruction *Recording, reporting, and evaluating student academic and behavioral data *Attending monthly Family Night, Academic Conferences, Graduation, and all other required events *Understanding and belief in Augsburg Fairview Academy’s unique mission and vision *Other duties as assigned |
| Desired Qualifications: |
| *Valid Minnesota teaching license in 7-12 mathematics (or ability to obtain such) *Experience teaching in an urban high school and charter school *Experience co-teaching *Keen expertise in pedagogical best practices *Experience collaborating with students, families, and the intercultural communities our school serves *Track record of success serving youth with significant developmental risk factors *Training and experience with Circle of Courage, RAP, or other restorative practices |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
| *Excellent interpersonal and communication skills *Ability to cultivate strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families *Ability to apply instructional strategies on differentiation *Strong organizational skillsAbility to multitask needs *Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and extreme patience *Knowledge of collaboration practices, team teaching practices, and special education *Ability to collect data and make course placement recommendations for students *Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment: |
| *Required to talk, hear, walk, climb, crouch, crawl, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, use repetitive motion, stand, push, pull, lift and use hands to grasp and feel; *Continually required to communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, support staff, students, parents, guardians, and the community; *Continually required to operate a walkie talkie, computer, and software/applications such as Google Drive, MS Office Products; *Requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; *Work has standard vision requirements; *Work requires operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; *Work regularly requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens or airborne viruses and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment work frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; *Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). |
| Position Logistics: |
| *40 hours per week minimum *Monday – Friday from 7:45am-4:00pm *Compensation based on the Augsburg Fairview Academy FY23 salary schedule |
| Application Process |
| *Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. *ONLY electronic applications will be considered. *Submit a cover letter, résumé, teaching license (if available), and three letters of reference to: heidi.anderson@afa.tc |