Description
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 positionApplication 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.