PROGRAM DETAILS

The Middle School Math Specialist will provide targeted math intervention services for students in grades 6–8 at Dr. MLK Academy School in the Sausalito Marin City School District. This is primarily a pull-out model, working in close partnership with the math teacher to align on curriculum and meeting students’ needs. There may be opportunities for co-teaching in the regular math classroom sometimes. The teacher will collaborate with the regular teacher to monitor student progress through ongoing data analysis and sharing information about students.

The Middle School Math Specialist will collaborate regularly with the BTG intervention team to align strategies, share data, and ensure consistent support across grade levels. The team includes one math and one literacy interventionist at the elementary level and one literacy interventionist at the middle school level.

The program operates during the regular school year (mid-August through early June) and includes an additional five-week summer session.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Single Subject Math Credential required
• Master’s degree or advanced coursework in mathematics or education preferred

Related Experience

• Experience teaching middle school math required
• Experience in math intervention, tutoring, or small group instruction preferred
• Experience working in diverse educational settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of middle school math content and standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with middle school math teachers
• Experience using data to inform instruction and monitor student growth
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (G-Suite), Slack, Salesforce and Aeries (or similar student data systems)
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying learning needs

Licenses & Certifications

• Mandated Reporter Training
• Live Scan clearance and TB clearance

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the position/job/role with or without reasonable accommodations.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

While all competencies are important, the following competencies are critical to the deliver successful outcomes/results in this position:

Inclusion

• Values all people for their unique talents while promoting org-wide the importance of diversity and the significance of being an inclusive organization.

Relationships

• Builds supportive and collaborativerelationships with both BTG and school district colleagues that enhance BTG’s impact on the community we serve.

Communication

• Listens and expresses self effectively to provide a mutual understanding of the needs of the staff, partners, and stakeholders.

Developing Others

• Guides and supports others with tools and feedback to strengthen knowledge, skills, and competencies that build strong organizational performance.

Emotional Maturity

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Change Management

• Leads self and others through change by providing direction and guidance to adapt to new opportunities, challenges, and organizational shifts.

Self-Development

• Seeks and utilizes new learning opportunities and resources to build and strengthen staff and personal performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct instruction of students - 70%
• Collaborate with school district and BTG teachers and administrators on program design, refinement and implementation - 20%
• Written deliverables and data analysis (report cards, newsletters, data entry) – 10%

MEASURED RESULTS

The effectiveness of this position should be measured by:

• Student and parent/caregiver satisfaction
• Teachers express confidence in program’s ability to support the students who are reading below grade level
• Percentage of students increase their mathematical understanding and math performance on grade level, as measured by a variety of assessments.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

This is an onsite staff position with an 8am-4pm daily work schedule. The Math Specialists may work in other BTG programs during school breaks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bridge the Gap is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

Compensation: $84,000 - $87,000 DOE

Benefits: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person