INSTRUCTIONAL MATH COACH

Reports to: Director of Curriculum            

 

A coach is a certified teacher who works with classroom teachers in assisting with the full implementation and monitoring of the district’s adopted math program in response to intervention needed for student achievement.    

 

Role & Responsibilities:

 

• Analyzes class and grade level data in mathematics to make informed decisions relative to instructional practices.

• Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of teachers and provides data-driven solutions to teachers to bring about student achievement in mathematics

• Provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning – including teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation, use of assessment results, etc. 

•  Prepare materials and identify resources for use by the district, teams, schools, and teachers – including teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation and use of assessment results, etc.

• Provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices through various activities such as individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional development programs.               

• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of the district’s adopted math program through STAR score analysis/interpretation.             

• Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.                    

• Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards (alignment). 

• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented.

• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.

• Assists teacher in preparation pacing for instruction. 

• Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.

•  Assists grade-level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and MTSS implementation.

• Meets regularly (weekly) with the Principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.

• Prepare forms, records, and reports as directed.

• Attends meetings and training as directed. 

 

Other duties are as follows:

 

• Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately, and in a timely manner.

• Coordinate/facilitate the use of instructional material in math.

• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.

• Obtain prior approval from the District Administrator before distributing written communication and other media.

• Meet monthly with other coaches and curriculum team members as determined.

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Evaluation:
                            
The work of a Math Coach will be evaluated by the Director of Curriculum and reviewed by the Assistant Superintendent.

 

Special Skills, Qualifications, or Education: 

 

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education or its equivalence. 

 

Master's degree is preferred, but not required.

 

Must possess a Math endorsement. 

 

Coaching training is preferred, but not required.                            

Employment: 11-month position  
                   
Application Procedure:
Apply online, attaching a copy of your letter of interest, a resume and professional reference information.  Candidate review will continue until the position is filled.  Please, no phone calls.