Math Specialist
Lawrenceville, NJ - USA
Job Summary
The Math Specialist is responsible for providing individualized academic support to Lawrenceville students facing academic challenges in foundational math coursework. This is a fully in-person position as the essential functions of the role require direct on-campus engagement with students faculty and staff.
The Math Specialist will work collaboratively with the Educational Support team teaching faculty and academic advisors to provide students with individualized evidence-based instructional strategies that support their math coursework and align with the Schools curriculum. The role requires building strong in-person relationships with students and providing targeted learning opportunities to support their academic success; neither students nor faculty may attend these sessions virtually in light of the potential distractions and reduced effectiveness inherent in virtual interactions.
This position follows the academic calendar and the employee is expected to work around 10 hours per week. A flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings is required.
To ensure full consideration please submit a cover letter and three professional references in addition to your resume.
Responsibilities:
- Provide in-person individual and/or group instruction to identified students in Geometry Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus.
- Conduct in-person meetings to assess students needs which requires real-time on-campus interaction to ensure effective communication and student engagement as well as accurate assessment.
- Generate appropriate remedial assistance:
Develop self-awareness self-advocacy and personalized strategies to maximize learning.
Implement research-based interventions to assess and assist students with their math challenges.
Monitor and document student progress sending weekly reports to the student their academic advisor and the Director of
Educational Support.
Foster a positive and engaging learning environment through direct in-person instruction which is essential for student
success.
- These responsibilities necessitate on-campus presence for effective support and accurate and timely assessment.
- Teach and monitor math skills that integrate into Lawrencevilles curriculum.
- Attend on-campus professional meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices in math instruction and student support. Participation in these in-person meetings is critical to effective collaboration and alignment with institutional goals.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Bachelors degree (preferably a Masters) in Mathematics Special Education or a related field.
- Expertise in a variety of math-specific instructional methodologies and techniques with a proven ability to apply these approaches to foster students confidence and academic growth in math coursework.
- Demonstrated success in working with students with learning differences and/or academic challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google GSuite tools as well as comfort using technology and systems to document work with students. Demonstrated ability to learn and use effectively departmental and school-wide tools and databases.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Operate efficiently learn and adapt quickly. Ability to manage ambiguity and proactively find solutions.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- This is a fully in-person role that requires on-campus presence for all student interactions.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time go up and down flights of steps as well as stoop kneel crouch and lift.
- Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets fax machines etc.
- Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard.
- Required to talk hear walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate students schedules. This includes both day and evening responsibilities.
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to see with normal parameters.
- Operate in a professional work environment.
The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individuals race creed color religion national origin nationality sex pregnancy affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness) genetic information refusal to provide genetic information refusal to submit to genetic testing ancestry familial status marital status domestic partnership status civil union status atypical cellular or blood trait military service application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.
The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check verification of work history academic credentials licenses and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey is a top boarding and day school that champions the Harkness method of teaching and learning, featuring a vibrant global community committed to excellence.