Full-Time Network Math Coach

Position Overview: The Network Math Coach will work collaboratively with teachers, building leaders, and the Network Teams to improve instructional practice in mathematics education. This role is designed to enhance teacher pedagogical practice, mathematical content knowledge, and promote effective instructional strategies that lead to student success. The Network Math Coach will spend 80% of their time in schools supporting teaching and learning.

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's Degree Preferred)
• Valid teaching certificate(s) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Minimum five (5) years teaching experience
• Knowledge of instruction, relevant curriculum and high-quality instructional strategies for mathematics
• Experience teaching mathematics
• Knowledge of research-based interventions
• Strong background in effective implementation of professional development, data assessment, and instructional coaching
• Thorough knowledge of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including culturally relevant pedagogy
• Analyze assessment and other relevant data to assist in creating goals and objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of program services
• Thorough understanding of Pennsylvania State standards
• Understanding of the culture, lifestyle, educational, and social needs of ethnic and marginalized students and children of poverty
• Computer technology and software skills
• Strong knowledge of culturally responsive teaching
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application through the District website
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Teacher Support and Development: Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, monitor and measure math instruction. Work cooperatively and collectively with Principals, staff and other supervisors to ensure that mathematics instructional programs and services are coordinated in the school and are administered uniformly and equitably.
• Build Collaborative Learning Communities: Foster a culture of collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement among teachers. Also, collaborate with Instructional Specialists and the Office of Academics to determine curriculum and instructional needs.
• Professional Development: Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in math education and intervention, attending relevant training and conferences. Be willing to support mathematics instructional strategies through co-teaching and/or lesson modeling.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data on student performance to inform decision-making and improve instructional strategies. Facilitate data meetings with teachers to support individual teacher action plans and small group instruction in the classroom. Assist teachers in using data to inform instructional decisions and student outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of PLCs, Data Meetings, Professional Developments, assessments and student progress to ensure alignment with the improvement of teacher instructional mathematics practice.
• Curriculum Support: Assist teachers in understanding and implementing the District curriculum. Provide feedback and support to the Instructional Specialist and the Office of Academics as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by the Network Lead.