Position Summary and Overview - Lower School Math Specialist 

Reporting to the Lower School Division Director, the Math Specialist works collaboratively with the  lower school team including teachers, related service providers and the K-12 Math Department  Coordinator. The Math Specialist plans and implements research-based instructional approaches and  administers assessments while supporting math teachers. 

Essential Expectations 

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect,  integrity, perseverance, responsibility). 
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students. 
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture.
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and  discretion. 
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information. 
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook.
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities* 

• Instructional Planning and Teaching 

• Support students by providing expert service through individual, small group and whole  class instruction, both pull-out and push-in settings, using a systematic, multisensory  approach to instruction. 
• Modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students with  language-based learning disabilities. 
• Utilize educational technology to enhance instruction, engagement, and accessibility.
• Design and administer assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional  decisions. 
• Support the development of students’ executive functioning skills. 

• Classroom Management and Student Support 

• Maintain an organized, consistent classroom management system. 
• Supervise students during group activities, lunch, recess, transition, and other duties as  assigned, facilitating social skills and problem-solving when appropriate. 
• Participate and supervise community building activities. 

• Collaboration and Coaching 

• Engage in collaborative planning with all members of the instructional team, emphasizing  the individual needs of learners, to plan and implement curriculum, units of study,  projects and activities.
• Provide ongoing instructional support to math teachers. 
• Seek improved methods of best practice with regard to math instruction for students with  language-based learning disabilities through professional development opportunities.
• Support teachers by providing professional development related to all areas of math  instruction. 

• Communication 

• Communicate regularly and professionally with colleagues to ensure alignment across  content areas and student support services. 
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress,  concerns, and successes. 
• Maintain accurate student records, including assessments, conference notes, and  attendance. 
• Attend relevant staff meetings and school events as required. 
• Coordinate required materials for and attend CSE meetings, when appropriate. *Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• BA/BS Degree in Math Education, Elementary Education, Special Education; MA/MS preferred
• NYS Teacher Certification in relevant content preferred 
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience 
• Familiarity with Singapore Approach and multi-sensory instruction 
• Experience providing math intervention to students 
• Proven ability to establish a positive learning environment with effective classroom management  and behavior-support practices. 
• Experience in peer mentoring or team leadership, with the ability to support colleagues, share  ideas, and offer constructive feedback 
• Familiarity interpreting and utilizing assessment data to inform decisions 
• Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of  effective service strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based  learning disabilities 
• High degree of technology proficiency, including comfort with educational platforms and student  information systems 
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor 

Compensation: 

• This is a 10-month, in-person role with a start date of August 2026. The salary range for this  position is $80-115K commensurate with experience. 
• Employee Benefits Package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily  complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7%  employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants should send: 

• Current resume; 
• Cover letter and; 
• references  

In PDF format to: lsresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. Candidates should make sure to outline all  experiences relevant to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and  inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity,  equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an  equity lens. 

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis  of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or  ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and  strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented  groups. 

Churchill’s Vision 

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and  see limitless possibilities. 

Churchill’s Mission 

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with  language-based learning disabilities.

About Churchill School and Center

Churchill’s Vision: A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities. Churchill’s Mission: To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

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