Math Specialist

Job Description

Plans and develops, under the guidance of Administration, instructional materials, lessons, and other activities to support Cornerstone’s goals and objectives in accordance with the mission statement. The ADSIS Math Specialist is responsible for providing Tier 2 interventions to children who require additional mathematics support, so that they have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. The Specialist evaluates the needs and abilities of students in grades 2-6, using an assessment tool determined with Administration, and develops/utilizes curricula to best present and provide instruction to children. The Specialist assures children show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills and completes necessary data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Elementary Education or Mathematics
• AMI Elementary Diploma preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Institution Description

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is a charter school committed to authentic AMI Montessori curriculum and serves children in kindergarten through sixth grade. We seek to provide the highest quality education to all children, regardless of their socio-economic or cultural backgrounds, through partnering with a diverse community of parents, cultivating healthy lifestyles and nurturing empathy, character and community engagement. Cornerstone is located in an ethnically diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul.

Application Instructions/Comments

Interested applicants please contact Alyssa Schwartz, Head of School, at: alyssaschwartz@cornerstone-elementary.org