JOB SUMMARY

This position promotes enhanced mathematics instruction and student learning by offering direct instruction to students, and assisting teachers in developing more effective research-based mathematics teaching strategies. This position supports the professional growth of elementary and middle school mathematics teachers by strengthening their understanding of math content based on research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates current, accurate, and comprehensive knowledge consistent with profession.

• Implements the program consistent with School Board policies, regulations, and procedures to include:

• Offering intervention services for students with the greatest need.
• Collaborating and coaching teachers using research-based instructional strategies.
• Advocating math practices that align with division expectations.
• Serving on the school literacy intervention team.
• Maintaining accountability.

• Demonstrates a professional demeanor, and practices ethical standards appropriate to the profession.

• Plans, coordinates, and implements the program effectively.

• Provides direct services/instruction (a minimum of 50% of time) to students.

• Spends 50% of time working directly with math teachers and on curriculum tasks, assessments, professional development, and/or other related tasks to improve the division’s math program.

• Creates a positive learning environment for instruction and student interaction.

• Possesses strong teaching skills that focus on:

• Closing the achievement gap.
• Providing strategy-based instruction.
• Providing differentiated instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont.)

• Working with diverse student population.
• Establishing rapport and mutual respect for students.
• Possesses strong leadership skills that focus on:

• Effective communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization
• Successful collaboration with colleagues

• Selects and uses technology, materials, and resources compatible with student needs and ensures that materials are interesting and challenging to readers.

• Conducts individual/group assessments as needed.

• Interprets and uses assessment data for decision making.

• Assists administrators and faculty members in interpreting data and designing approaches to improve student achievement and instruction.

• Maintains accurate and timely updates on required records and reports.

• Works cooperatively with all faculty members.

• Collaborates with individual teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching.

• Promotes teachers’ delivery and understanding of the school curriculum through collaborative long-range and short-range planning and teacher coaching.

• Facilitates teachers’ use of successful, research-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners.

• Collaborates with administrators to provide leadership and staff development for the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools mathematics program in keeping with the district’s mission.

• Assists the division Coordinator of Mathematics to ensure the curriculum alignment with state standards, and assists in textbook adoption procedures.

• Serves as a consultant for Child Study as needed.

• Relates positively to peers, parents, and other community representatives and possesses effective communication.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont.)

• Consults with parents, shares professional literature, activities, suggestions, and assists in conducting informational sessions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Valid certification to meet state requirements with specific endorsement in elementary or middle school education, secondary mathematics, or K-8 mathematics specialist.

• Applicant must have three or more years of experience as a Mathematics Teacher or K-8 Teacher with sufficient time spent in the teaching of mathematics.

• Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating on such teaching.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Supervises students in school; may supervise activities of teacher assistants.

• Coaches and collaborates with teachers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Performs duties under the supervision of the school administrators; receives instruction and support from the division Coordinator of Mathematics.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Highly complex duties. Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Demanding schedule often includes meetings before and after school. Must demonstrate a good command of English, both oral and written.