Mathematics Learning Specialist

Job Description

Nazareth Academy High School Mission Statement:
Nazareth Academy High School is a Catholic, private, fully-accredited college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. We challenge each student to attain her full potential academically, spiritually, and personally. While focusing on service to God and community, Nazareth Academy High School provides a rigorous academic curriculum and varied extracurricular activities that inspire each student to achieve academic excellence and become a life-long learner in a global society.

Position: Mathematics Learning Specialist

Summary
The Mathematics Learning Specialist is responsible for providing Mathematics support to the students registered in Nazareth Academy's Academic Enrichment Program. This position has authority over decisions related to students' reasonable academic and behavioral accommodations to meet the needs of the designated students. The Mathematics Specialist is responsible for the compliance of these accommodations within the content area of Mathematics. The Mathematics Specialist works interdependently with all learning specialists in the Academic Enrichment Program and reports to the Director of Academic Enrichment.

Personal
Ability to work cooperatively with administration, teaching staff, students, and parents in the ongoing task of providing the best possible education for all students
Willingness to accept constructive criticism
Ability to function under stress
Evidenced planning ability
Adaptable to changing situations
Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of Criminal Background Check, Fingerprints and Child Abuse Clearances

Major Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with members of the department as well as Mathematics area teachers.
Is able to support, supplement, and extend Mathematics teaching to the diverse learner.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of accommodations that aim to support students diagnosed with a learning difference.
Planning and Preparation: Plan approaches and create tools to provide effective Mathematics strategies for students diagnosed with a learning difference.
Instruction: to provide a classroom learning environment that adheres to the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of Nazareth Academy High School.
Student Control and Discipline: to be responsible for the order, attention, and well-being of students under your care in the classroom setting.
Recording and Reporting: To communicate and meet with parents in regularly scheduled conferences and/or whenever necessary to report individual student progress.
Professional Development: to show evidence of continuous growth in the teaching profession.
Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education- Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education-Special Education
Pennsylvania State Special Education Certification
Master's Degree preferred

About the Employer

Nazareth Academy High School is a Catholic, private, fully-accredited college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. We challenge each student to attain her full potential academically, spiritually, and personally. While focusing on service to God and community, Nazareth Academy High School provides a rigorous academic curriculum and varied extracurricular activities that inspire each student to achieve academic excellence and become a life-long learner in a global society.