Teacher, Supplemental Math and Teacher, Supplemental Literacy

Position Type:

Principal

Date Posted:

2026-07-17

Location:Administration or As Assigned

ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students.

 CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college.

 Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results.

 CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop.

 In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of  our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

 

Location: As Assigned
Reports To: Executive Director of Academic Resources
Compensation: Teacher Salary Schedule
Union: Cleveland Teachers Union 279

2026-2027 School Year
Grant Funded - 5 Supplemental Math Teacher Positions and 7 Supplemental Literacy Teacher Positions

This external posting is only available for Teachers on the CMSD Teacher recall list.

The Supplemental Math Teacher provides targeted, small-group and/or individualized instructional intervention to students who need additional support to improve mathematics proficiency. This role focuses on strengthening foundational skills, conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving through high-quality, data-driven instruction. The Supplemental Math Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers and school teams to support student achievement and close learning gaps.

The Supplemental Literacy Teacher provides targeted, small-group and/or one-on-one literacy intervention to students who require additional support in foundational reading skills. This role is grounded in the Science of Reading and focuses on accelerating student achievement through explicit, systematic, and data-driven instruction. The Supplemental Literacy Teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to ensure instructional alignment and progress monitoring.

Teaches skills utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities and all related duties.

Responsibilities - Supplemental Math

Instruction & Intervention

• Deliver supplemental math instruction aligned to grade-level standards and district curriculum.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one interventions focused on priority math skill gaps (e.g., number sense, operations, fractions, algebraic thinking, geometry).
• Use explicit instruction, scaffolded practice, and multiple representations to support student understanding.
• Implement district-approved, evidence-based math intervention programs and instructional resources with fidelity.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Administer, review, and analyze math screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring assessments.
• Use student performance data to plan targeted interventions and adjust instruction as needed.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of student progress and intervention outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure alignment between core instruction and supplemental intervention.
• Participate in data meetings, MTSS processes, and instructional planning sessions as appropriate.
• Communicate student progress with school leaders, teachers, and families when requested.
• Support school-wide mathematics improvement initiatives as assigned.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrate strong content knowledge and best practices in math instruction and intervention.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to mathematics pedagogy and intervention strategies.
• Follow all district policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and equity-centered practices at all times.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong content knowledge in mathematics.
• Ability to clearly explain mathematical concepts using multiple strategies.
• Data-driven instructional decision-making skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable instruction.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position that is split between up to three schools.
• Instruction occurs during the school day as scheduled by the building principal.
• Work is performed in school-based instructional and intervention settings.

Responsibilities - Supplemental Literacy

Instruction & Intervention

• Deliver high-quality supplemental literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Provide small-group and individual interventions for students demonstrating reading skill gaps.
• Implement district-approved, evidence-based literacy programs and intervention materials with fidelity.
• Differentiate instruction based on individual student needs and data.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Administer and analyze literacy screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring assessments.
• Use assessment data to plan instruction, monitor student progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and intervention outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align supplemental instruction with core literacy instruction.
• Participate in data reviews and MTSS processes.
• Communicate student progress with school staff, administrators, and families as appropriate.
• Support literacy-related professional learning and school-wide reading initiatives when requested.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrate knowledge of current research and best practices related to the Science of Reading.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to literacy instruction and intervention.
• Comply with district policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of early literacy development and reading difficulties.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Data-driven mindset with attention to instructional fidelity.
• Cultural competency and commitment to equity in student learning.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position split between up to three schools.
• Instruction takes place during the school day.
• Work is performed in school-based settings, both classrooms and intervention spaces.

Qualifications -Supplemental Math:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Valid teaching license/certification in mathematics.
• Experience providing math instruction or intervention to K–12 students.
• Strong understanding of math content, learning progressions, and instructional strategies.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Experience working with students performing below grade level.
• Familiarity with MTSS frameworks.

Qualifications -Supplemental Literacy:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a related field.
• Valid teaching license/certification (as required by the district or state).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices.
• Experience providing literacy instruction or intervention to elementary or secondary students.
• Licensed reading specialist: Must have completed the required science of reading professional learning modules and one of the following:
  • Reading endorsement: A reading endorsement for PreK-12 appears on a teacher’s certificate as #059902.
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in reading: The degree must contain the words “reading” or “literacy” in the degree name or on the transcript as the major area of study, specialization or concentration.
  • Received a passing score on the Foundations of Reading Test: This test is aligned to Ohio’s Reading Competencies.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or a related field.
• Training or certification in structured literacy programs (e.g., Orton-Gillingham–aligned, LETRS, or comparable).
• Experience working within an MTSS or RTI framework.

Education

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EEO Statement

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