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Job Title: Student Learning Support Specialist Math (Elementary)     Wage/Hour Status:   Exempt

Reports to:  Principal                                                                    Pay Grade:  Teacher Pay Table

Dept./School:  Silver Lake Elementary                                            Date Revised:  

Primary Purpose:

To instruct students in need of math intervention as determined by campus administration and teachers. Provide support for teachers related to effective literacy strategies; Conduct student assessments in order to diagnose reading difficulties and better target instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university

A minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience: Preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Improve the math skills of assigned students.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and maintain ongoing documentation of student progress.
• Assess students formally and informally for the purpose of planning instructional activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, and goals.
• Promptly handle paperwork and reports related to literacy assessments.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to design/support accommodations for regular curricula as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers regarding effective strategies for students and others needing Tier 2/3 intervention.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting the teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Attend after-hours meetings occasionally for purposes of parent education and/or building relationships with parents and teachers.
• Seek out professional learning and resources to ensure necessary skills and proficiencies to support students effectively.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Report incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.