6/6/22

Early Elementary Math Interventionist

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

Job Description:

Latin School of Chicago is seeking a full-time, innovative and collaborative Math Interventionist for prekindergarten through fourth grade who is passionate about mathematics education and supporting students with learning differences. As a member of the Learning Resources team, the Math Interventionist will collaborate with the learning specialists, reading specialist, math enrichment teacher, homeroom teachers, counselor, administrators, and parents to identify and meet the needs of at-risk students. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support homeroom teachers with their use of effective mathematics instruction, differentiation, and assessment methods 

• Screen and assess students' math skills and abilities through formal (such as standardized assessments) and informal methods (such as observations and interviews) 

• Design and implement remediation for individual students and small groups 

• Write personalized, detailed narratives twice a year that effectively and accurately communicate their students’ progress 

• Serve as a case manager and liaison among outside professionals, homeroom teachers, and parents to coordinate instruction and related services for students 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, special education, or a related field

• 3-5 years teaching experience

• Master's degree in elementary education, special education, or a related field is preferred

Required skills:

• Understanding of typical and atypical math development in children, including the underlying neurologicaland cognitive processes such as memory, language development, and visual-spatial processing 

• Deep and broad knowledge about elementary mathematics content and instructional practices, including Singapore Math pedagogy and philosophy

• Understanding of growth mindset concepts

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiarity with technology and apps, such as ST Math or Spatial Temporal Math, to support learning of math 

• Knowledge of data collection tools (e.g., FastBridge) to support intervention practices 

Interested candidates should apply via the application link found on Latin's website. Candidates should complete the application and submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy. No email or phone inquiries please. 

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Middle School Learning Specialist - Full Time
Beginning Fall 2022
Description
Baker Demonstration School, an independent progressive PK-8 school on Chicago’s North Shore, is seeking
an exemplary Middle School Learning Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. We seek candidates who are
passionate about progressive education, have a love of students and teaching, are innovative and
knowledgeable about differentiated learning, and have strong MS math experience. We place a high value
on community and seek candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills who will work well with
students, colleagues, and parents. A full-time position includes curriculum development, participation in
all professional development meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and additional responsibilities
throughout the year that require attendance at evening and weekend school events.

Requirements
● 3-5 years experience managing a full caseload of students, including managing accommodations plans, regular

    progress monitoring and other data assessment and analysis, coordinating with students’ care providers, and liaising

    with local district learning support personnel for educational evaluations

● Experience analyzing benchmark and progress monitoring scores and utilizing the scores to inform

    instruction and form intervention groups● Experience providing push-in support in middle school classrooms
● Experience providing small group or 1:1 support
● Experience teaching math to small groups of students with learning differences
● Middle school special education teaching experience
● Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Special Education- LBS certification
● Effective communication skills with all stakeholders - students, teachers and parents
● Knowledge and experience with progressive education philosophy and a constructivist pedagogical approach

● A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community for students and adults, based on cultural

    competence, social justice, and respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds

●Ability and skill with collaborating and contributing positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong

    love of learning, self-esteem, and respect for the community and the world in which we live

● Commitment to contribute positively to the school community and to develop supportive relationships with students,

    families and colleagues

●Continue to be a lifelong learner through ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues

School Information
Founded in 1918, Baker Demonstration School is an independent day school committed to providing an
exemplary Preschool, Elementary and Middle School progressive education to our 200 students. Our
students come from Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette and other North Shore communities. We believe that
children learn best in an inclusive, creative community that encourages individual risk-taking and values
learning by doing. Baker’s experiential approach nurtures the development of the whole child enabling each
student to be fully prepared for intellectual, artistic, physical and social/emotional challenges well beyond
Baker.
At Baker:
● We cultivate our students’ intrinsic motivation to learn and their active participation in the learning process.

● We foster excellence through critical thinking and integrated connections across academic and artistic endeavors.
● We promote collaboration while developing leadership capacity.
● We foster citizenship by encouraging students to develop self-awareness and compassion for others.
● We celebrate individual, familial and cultural identities and graduate students with an understanding and respect for   

    diversity, equity and inclusivity.

Application Materials
Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume with 3-4 professional references to
employment@bakerdemschool.org.

Non-Discrimination and Disability Policy
Baker Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions,
including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the
basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state,
or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The
school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview
process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.