K-5 Math Specialist

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is looking for a Math Specialist  to join our team in supporting the continued growth of students and teachers in our K-5 school. The 3-5 Math Specialist will work to support quality classroom math instruction and will also provide targeted, small-group and individual instruction for students who demonstrate a need for additional support. In this role, the Math Specialist will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues through our PLC process, discussing and analyzing data to determine individual student strengths and needs, and evaluating instructional strategies to continually improve our effectiveness. 

Additional aspects of the Math Specialist role:

• Assist with standardized testing, Universal Screening, and progress monitoring assessments.
• Interpret mathematics assessment data to drive instruction, evaluate curriculum, and monitor progress.
• Plan and provide targeted instruction to individual students and small groups to close gaps in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and other colleagues to improve student outcomes and support classroom teachers
• Plan and implement math initiatives and communications with colleagues and families  on a regular basis regarding student progress •
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align instructional interventions to classroom practice
• Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students for tiered intervention
• Implement targeted interventions and monitor progress towards benchmark goals
• Demonstrate strong commitment to help all students succeed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Building Principal 
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Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Coaching & Mentoring: Provides one-on-one coaching, co-planning, co-teaching, and demonstration lessons to classroom teachers to improve pedagogy.
• Instructional Leadership: Develops and facilitates professional development workshops, leads grade-level teams, and helps maintain professional learning communities.
• Student Intervention: Provides research-based, rigorous intervention for struggling students and enrichment for advanced learners.
• Curriculum & Assessment: Analyzes district/state math data to assess student weaknesses, evaluates curriculum quality, and ensures alignment with standards.
• Coordinating Programs: Helps plan and implement school-wide math initiatives, manages math resources, and communicates with families about student progress. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A teaching certification and experience in elementary education, ideally with a focus on mathematics.
• A strong commitment to the success of every student
• Solid understanding of math curriculum and instruction, including Guided Inquiry practices, attention to the Standards of Mathematical Practice,  and the value of productive struggle.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• The ability to differentiate instruction.