Elementary Mathematics Learning Specialist

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date: April 13, 2025

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
2. A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.  At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. An understanding of Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
2. Demonstrated skill in differentiating instruction to respond to the varied needs of learners.
3. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents and community members.
4. Evidence of broad reading and knowledge in professional literature and research related to the Common Core Standards of Mathematical Practice, Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, digital literacy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), NCTM Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, Effective Teaching Practices, and Science of Learning.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement professional learning for staff, parents, and community members.
6. Demonstrated ability with technology as a tool for learning. Demonstrated satisfactory teaching of online learning opportunities preferred.
7. Familiarity with the learning needs of a variety of student populations.
8. Demonstrated ability in retrieving and analyzing student achievement data, targeting learning deficits, and adjusting instruction to extend learning standards and to fill learning gaps.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Participates in ongoing training in the implementation of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, UDL, MTSS, and corresponding instructional practices in alignment with CCPS Math Curriculum.
2. Supports the implementation of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards by assisting in content development and curriculum and assessment alignment.
3. Develops and presents professional development for staff in the areas of mathematics, the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, UDL, MTSS, and related instructional practices.
4. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to teach, coach, and/or model best practices in numeracy across content areas.
5. Participates in and provides training workshops for parents and community members to enhance their understanding of learning practices.
6. Works closely with the Department of Instruction and the Department of Special Education to adequately monitor the progress of students in terms of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards, School Improvement Plans, and the Strategic Plan and the CCPS Math Comprehensive plan.
7. Assists staff in analyzing and using data to inform and improve instruction and learning practices related to elementary mathematics.
8. Assist staff in identifying appropriate materials of instruction to address the needs of all students.
9. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional learning opportunities.
10. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
11. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
13. Serves on special committees.
14. Possesses a practical knowledge of current classroom technology.
15. Possesses a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.  Employees are required to interact well with others.  Employees are expected to come to work regularly and promptly.  Employees must be able to work under stress and meet all deadlines.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:   Will be subject to a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends and working across the system at multiple schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. If selected for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position Opened Until Filled. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. 

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. 

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

• Director of Student Services           
• Director of Human Resources 
  443-550-8000 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. 

Salary : $76,079 - $134,132