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Form of workDescription of Service Opportunity:
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards and achieve proficiency on the MCAS examination. This program will run during the following dates:
February Break: Tues February 20th -Friday February 23rd - 8:30am -2:55pm.
April Break: Tues April 16 - -Friday April 19th - 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. Program staff will also include an onsite program Principal, 6 Math Teachers, and .5 paraprofessional support for each.
The Math Acceleration Academy Instructional Coordinator, in collaboration with the Acceleration Academy Principal and MTSS Director will be responsible for supporting collaborative program design and implementation, including curriculum planning with the Academy principal, participating in staff professional development and mentoring instructional staff ahead of the program week.
The Instructional Coordinator will also compile necessary student data for instruction and guide program assessment and reporting efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
Time Commitment: The anticipated time commitment for the Acceleration AcademyInstructional Coach is approximately 50 hours between January 15 - April 30th, 2023, pending on program week. This includes 25 hours of administrative work and 25 hours of program development and training time with staff.
Requirements:
Experience in an academic coaching or supervisory role.
Preference given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract: January 15 - April 30th, 2023
Compensation $3,000 at $60 p/hr
Length of Contract:
January 15, 2024 to April 30, 2024
Contract Amount:
$60.00 hourly, Not to exceed $3000.00
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards and achieve proficiency on the MCAS examination. This program will run during the following dates:
February Break: Tues February 20th -Friday February 23rd - 8:30am -2:55pm.
April Break: Tues April 16 - -Friday April 19th - 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. Program staff will also include an onsite program Principal, 6 Math Teachers, and .5 paraprofessional support for each.
The Math Acceleration Academy Instructional Coordinator, in collaboration with the Acceleration Academy Principal and MTSS Director will be responsible for supporting collaborative program design and implementation, including curriculum planning with the Academy principal, participating in staff professional development and mentoring instructional staff ahead of the program week.
The Instructional Coordinator will also compile necessary student data for instruction and guide program assessment and reporting efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
Time Commitment: The anticipated time commitment for the Acceleration AcademyInstructional Coach is approximately 50 hours between January 15 - April 30th, 2023, pending on program week. This includes 25 hours of administrative work and 25 hours of program development and training time with staff.
Requirements:
Experience in an academic coaching or supervisory role.
Preference given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length of Contract: January 15 - April 30th, 2023
Compensation $3,000 at $60 p/hr
Length of Contract:
January 15, 2024 to April 30, 2024
Contract Amount:
$60.00 hourly, Not to exceed $3000.00
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
