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JOB VACANCY: Math Collaboration Teacher
LOCATION: Delta Elementary School 7661 Mer Rouge – Collinston Rd., Louisiana 71261
GRADE LEVEL(S): K-6th Grades
POSITION OVERVIEW
Delta Elementary School, a Title I school, is seeking a highly skilled educator to serve as the Math Collaboration Teacher. This role focuses on accelerating student achievement in mathematics through structured professional learning aligned to High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), the LDOE High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) Cycle, and the Louisiana Professional Learning Roadmap.
JOB GOAL
To accelerate student math achievement by facilitating high-impact teacher collaboration aligned to HQIM, the LDOE HQPL Cycle, and the Louisiana Professional Learning Roadmap.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-Time 9-Month Contract (Grant Funded)
Salary: In accordance with the MPSD Teacher Pay Scale and applicable state guidelines
REPORTS TO: Curriculum Supervisor; Director of Federal Programs; Principal
EVALUATED BY: Curriculum Supervisor and/or Principal
APPLICATION WINDOW: June 24, 2026 - June 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (until position is filled)
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application for certified positions at https://www.mpsb.us/job-openings
Please upload the following:
- Current resume
- College transcripts
- Valid Louisiana teaching/leadership certifications
- Supporting documents demonstrating qualifications and experience
- Candidates currently enrolled in an approved Teacher Preparation Program must submit documentation verifying program status, including proof of enrollment, completed coursework, and official Praxis exam scores (if applicable)
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitate weekly Teacher Collaboration (TC) meetings across grade levels at the school using LDOE-approved math-focused frameworks and protocols.
2. Lead teacher teams through the High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) Cycle by setting measurable cycle goals, identifying targeted learning opportunities, and monitoring progress toward those goals.
3.Ensure protected and adequate development time for teachers to prepare HQIM lessons, analyze data, and refine instructional approaches.
4. Support HQIM lesson internalization that ensures alignment with Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics, emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application.
5. Guide educators in using formative and summative assessment data to identify gaps, adjust instruction, and measure the impact of professional learning cycles.
6. Provide differentiated, job-embedded coaching and modeling of effective math instruction across all grade levels.
7. Collaborate with school and district leaders to integrate TC into the master schedule and ensure it is prioritized and sustained.
8. Promote cross-grade and cross-content collaboration to support numeracy development schoolwide.
9. Participate in required LDOE-led professional development, calibration sessions, and statewide collaboration networks.
10. Maintain documentation of cycle goals, meeting notes, and teacher progress for LEA and LDOE reporting.
11. Conduct informal classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers to improve literacy instruction and student engagement.
12. Collaborate with administrators and instructional staff to develop and implement school literacy goals and action plans.
13. Assist in the selection, review, and recommendation of literacy instructional materials and supplemental resources.
14. Maintain a schedule and log of activities reflecting time spent coaching, modeling lessons, providing interventions, and collaborating with teachers.
15. Communicate with parents and families regarding literacy initiatives and student progress when appropriate.
16. Prepare a professional growth plan.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Louisiana teaching certificate; meets LDOE and BESE certification requirements; knowledge of math instruction and assessment; strong communication and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with PLCs or teacher collaboration; knowledge of HQIM and HQPL; instructional coaching experience; Title I experience preferred.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Wendy Coleman (318) 647-3443; wcoleman@mpsb.us
Principal, Delta Elementary
Personnel Department: (318) 281-5784 Teresa Merritt, Personnel Director tmerritt@mpsb.us
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Morehouse Parish School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and Louisiana laws and regulations.