Math Coach

Math Coach

DEPARTMENT: TBD 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 months (210)

SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Principal

JOB CODE:  130

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Math Coach supports the development and implementation of high-quality mathematics instruction across all grade levels, with a targeted focus on strengthening Tier 1 instruction and improving student achievement aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).

This position is designed to build teacher capacity, improve instructional clarity, and ensure consistent, research-based math practices across the school. The Math Coach works closely with teachers to implement effective strategies in number sense, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and discourse.

The Math Coach plays a critical role in accelerating student growth, improving GMAS readiness—particularly in Grades 3 and 5—and strengthening overall instructional effectiveness across the school.

This position builds long-term instructional capacity, ensuring improvements in mathematics are sustained beyond a single school year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate or leadership certificate.
• Must have at least 5 years successful teaching experience.
• Experience in providing professional development /coaching adult learners. 
• Experience with effectively facilitating the curriculum development process.
• Experience with implementing evidence-based practices. 
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.

• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in instructional coaching, professional development, or math leadership roles.
• Familiarity with Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) frameworks and tasks.
• Experience with i-Ready and other assessment platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices in math discourse, small-group instruction, and intervention.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Models and coaches effective, standards-aligned math instruction in classrooms.
• Provides side-by-side coaching and feedback to teachers to improve instructional delivery.
• Supports teachers in strengthening Tier 1 math instruction aligned to GSE standards.
• Leads professional learning focused on:
  Number sense and fluency
  Problem-solving strategies
  Mathematical reasoning and discourse
  Use of manipulatives and visual models
• Collaborates with grade-level teams to:
  Analyze student performance data (i-Ready, common assessments, GMAS trends)
  Plan targeted instruction and intervention
  Identify gaps in student understanding
• Supports implementation of high-quality math tasks, including:
  GaDOE Framework Tasks
  3-Act Tasks
  Number Talks and discourse routines
• Assists in designing and supporting the Math Lab to ensure alignment with classroom instruction and school goals.
• Develops and maintains systems for:
  Monitoring student progress
  Tracking instructional impact
  Supporting continuous improvement
• Works collaboratively with the School Improvement Specialist, Literacy Coach, and administration to align instructional priorities.
• Participates in PLCs, data meetings, and instructional rounds.
• Ensures all coaching efforts are collaborative, non-evaluative, and focused on student outcomes.
• Maintains documentation of coaching cycles, teacher support, and student progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS: 

• Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work.
• Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.