POSITION OVERVIEW

Every student is capable of achieving academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they dream — instead they marginalize them and underestimate their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We address the entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all students can succeed and by working with emerging and established education leaders of color to improve representation at every level. 

We: 

• Co-manage two public STEM schools where we provide industry-relevant and equitable curriculum and experiences 
• Partner with existing public schools and coach students and staff using our successful STEMbyTAF learning model 
• Empower early-career educators and established school leaders of color through educational equity and liberation pedagogy 

The TAF@Saghalie Student Support Specialist plays an integral role within the school by providing students with support in class through small group and individual instruction in Math and other academic subject areas. In collaboration with classroom teachers, TAF@Saghalie student support specialists -teach lessons and support learning experiences to supplement core classroom content by aiding students in the comprehension and mastery of material presented and skills introduced in class. Student Support Specialists also conduct after-school tutoring, support STEM EXPO and other PBL work at the school. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with small groups of middle school and high school students to increase math and other academic skills  
• In collaboration with TAF@Saghalie classroom teachers, develop lesson plans and experiences to support students in math (MS math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and/or Calculus) 
• Source learning materials and resources to assist students in their learning 
• Facilitate and monitor instructional accommodations under teacher supervision including students with IEP’s and/or special needs 
• Reinforce teacher instruction when working with individual or small groups of students 
• Collect data on student progress under teacher supervision 
• Report and direct any questions or concerns brought to you by parents or support staff to your immediate supervisor 
• Participate in Professional Development  
• Participate in teacher PD along with teachers 
• Foster hands-on activities and PBL work within classrooms 
• Ability to work with multi-language learners 
• Build strong relationships with multiple students within a classroom 

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to work well with limited supervision; independent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task 
• Strong understanding of math concepts and applications  
• Excellent classroom management skills and an ability to create relationships with students 
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities 
• Patience and flexibility to respond to the changing needs of students and school environment 
• Superior written, analytical, technical and verbal skills 

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Ability to represent underserved children of color for higher education and professional success. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively; ability to compile data accurately. 
• Experience working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual environments. 
• Pass all required criminal and child abuse background checks  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in Bachelor’s degree program preferred 
• Previous teaching/tutoring experience preferred 
• Those enrolled in a teaching program are strongly encouraged to apply 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations 
• History of positive evaluations   
• Moderate to high proficiency and or aptitude in Microsoft Windows Operating System; MS Word; MS Excel; MS       PowerPoint. Cursory knowledge using Box, and Google Docs is a plus.