Math Coordinator & Coach

The Math Coordinator's essential function within the organization is to provide professional leadership, consultation and support of the mathematics education teachers assigned to grade levels 1st - 5th. The position is responsible for supporting teachers and administrators in meeting identified goals in math education programs, assisting schools in obtaining necessary classroom materials and other resources, assisting in the development and implementation of special programs and services as assigned, and performing related professional and administrative duties as required. The Math Coordinator/Coach will provide ongoing professional development that enables teachers to think reflectively about improving student learning and implementing various instructional programs and mathematic based best practices. The Math Coordinator/Coach will

be willing to learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in order to provide classroom support, coaching, and in-service workshops that merge best practices in elementary math with UDL. The Math Coordinator is also a member of the school-wide testing team overseeing the various assessments in which our students participate. The position develops and implements programs within organizational policies; reports major activities to senior level administrators through conferences and reports. This is a 12 month position.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:

• Responsibility
• Engagement
• Acceptance
• Creativity
• Honesty

We utilize the Universal Design for Learning Framework as the foundation for building student agency and framing the essential work needed to meet our mission and organization goals.

Who Are We Looking For

We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality, universally designed instruction, and who are committed to learning about and supporting teachers with UDL strategies for our diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a Math Coordinator & Coach you will be responsible for…

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assess teachers’ level of knowledge about teaching mathematics and needs for professional development.
• Assist the teachers in creating a math-rich environment in the school and individual classrooms.
• Work with classroom teachers to universally design instruction and align instructional design to Common Core Standards.
• Select classroom resources/materials needed and coordinates with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Assessments to order instructional materials/resources.
• Facilitate instruction based on the Universal Design for Learning Framework. Demonstrate (model) mathematical strategies in classrooms and provide feedback.
• In collaboration with the instructional staff, establish student learning goals for math at each grade level.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments of students to determine math proficiency levels in grade-level standards.
• Create data reports of assessment results school-wide, by classroom, and by individual students.
• Makes data driven decisions to identify student strengths and deficiencies and apply those findings to school wide recommendations for improved student achievement.
• Work with classroom teachers to evaluate data and to improve instruction with appropriate instructional interventions for each student based on identified needs.
• Conduct regular meetings with classroom teachers to examine student work and monitor progress in order to support teacher reflection and action.
• Facilitate teacher work groups/common planning time and professional learning communities.
• Work with the school’s leadership team to conduct instructional rounds and determine the school’s strengths and needs for improvement in the area of math.
• Participate in team reviews concerning the academic progress of at-risk students who are not responding to interventions.
• Serve as the Instructional Coach for the math interventionist. Monitor classroom intervention.
• Continue professional growth and strengthen professional teaching knowledge, skills, and strategies through an ongoing program of workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Maintain a collection of professional and reading/learning materials related to math instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and which reflect current research.
• Provide professional development for teachers, volunteers, parents, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other appropriate personnel as needed.
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in improving instructional practices through the full implementation of the UDL framework.
• Co-coordinate (with other coaches) math academic enrichment events for parents and students
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Co-coordinates the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) for the elementary program
• Co-coordinates the testing programs within the school (NWEA, PARCC and as appropriate)
• Meets regularly (weekly) with supervisor to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
• Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Other professional duties as assigned.

SCHOOL CULTURE

• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
• Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times.
• Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an advanced degree in Education and have extensive training in mathematics
• Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience
• Minimum of five years of coaching experience in mathematics
• Minimum of five years experience in teacher training and professional development in mathematics
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Have a passion for urban public schools.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.