Position:           Extended Term Substitute, Math Interventionist

                        Available October 2024 through no later than December 2024

                        Vassal Lane Upper School

Vassal Lane Upper School Community:

Vassal Lane Upper School is a vibrant 6-8 middle school, part of the Cambridge Public Schools. We are committed to collaboration and creating environments in which all students learn at high levels. We are mindful of societal inequities and work to challenge injustice. We strive to promote inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, creative expression, resilience, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

The Opportunity:

The Vassal Lane Upper School seeks a talented, energetic, and flexible educator to join us as an Extended Term Substitute Mathematics Interventionist. This is a school level leadership opportunity, responsible for working with grade level teams to support classroom instruction and targeted math support. The Mathematics Interventionist is a key team member in the school mathematics team, ensuring that students are provided differentiated math supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skillfully facilitate student learning of grade level content and practice standards.
• Empower a diverse group of learners via compassionate math instruction, guided by district curriculum maps and using Illustrative Math as the primary resource alongside other supplemental materials.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practice.
• Leverage and support students in using technology, specifically ENO Boards, Chromebooks, and Google Docs, in math instruction.
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies in order to inform and modify instruction, as well as target intervention and enrichment needs.
• Attend grade level team meetings with grade level colleagues as assigned.
• Partner with families to include them in each student’s learning and development, guided by a profound understanding of the importance of this connection.
• Work with the ICTS department to develop, implement, and update the district Technology Plan and incorporate principles into school technology planning.
• Attend regular school and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set: 

As the incoming Math Interventionist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Mathematics teaching experience in the middle grades with a proven track record of promoting high achievement in the classroom.
• Experience writing lesson plans with clear, attainable learning goals and aligned activities.
• Experience using a range of assessments to analyze student learning to inform instruction.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of adolescent learners and the strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.
• Understanding of the difference between a growth and a fixed mindset and how to support the development of a growth mindset in math learners.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
• Strong knowledge of Common Core/MA Curriculum Framework for Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education strongly preferred. 
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Licensure in Mathematics preferred.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity. 

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.