Elementary Math Specialist K-5

Description:

We are a K- 12 school system in Columbus, OH. We desire a candidate who is an elementary math specialist for our K-5 schools.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: This teacher leader is responsible for working under the direction of the Director of Academics and principals to build capacity by analyzing student achievement data and for ensuring accelerated and enriched instruction and that intervention support is available for all students. This teacher leader has knowledge of the K-8 mathematics curriculum. This teacher leader works directly with adults to support the implementation of the instructional program and observe teachers to assist them in improving teaching and learning. The K-8 mathematics content specialist is an exemplary teacher and has demonstrated increased student achievement. This teacher leader works under the direction of the Director of Academics to focus on the coordination of the instructional program, collaboration among teachers within departments and across teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of grade level curriculum, assessment and instruction. Understanding of the K-8 student. Ability to work well with students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Ability to coach, model and build the knowledge organizational and management skills. Excellent skills in collecting, analyzing and using data to support instructional decisions and acceleration for students. Strong technology skills. Excellent oral, written communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

We are a COGNIA accredited institution, a master's degree or its equivalent in semester hours of credit or is within one year of fulfilling this requirement.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of outstanding teaching experience in math at the elementary level. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to effectively in the position may be considered.

ATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets the Ohio Department of Education certification area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: programs activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Director of Academics.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the school mathematics instructional leader:

Completes informal classroom observations as a basis for reviews observation write-ups at the discretion of the principal and curriculum coach.

Models instructional strategies and the implementation of the curriculum in mathematics classes and provides opportunities to engage in reflective discourse to support the improvement of student achievement in all mathematics courses.

Supports the effective use of technology in the classroom, including integration of technology into instruction.

Ensures that notes and information are disseminated to all staff.

Assists curriculum coach to facilitate planning sessions to focus on student achievement data and instructional implications.

Collaborates to build teacher capacity by coaching, mentoring, and modeling in areas of:

• Increasing the depth of understanding of mathematics content
• Fidelity of curriculum implementation
• Use of research-based instructional strategies
• Planning for and implementing strategies with the classroom teacher.
• Effective use of student data to inform instruction

In collaboration with school leadership, develops a long term plan with measurable benchmarks that will:

Increase teacher knowledge of mathematics content, curriculum, assessment and effective instructional strategies.

advanced mathematics courses.

Provide instructional and professional support for improvement of student achievement in advanced mathematics courses.

Enhance partnerships with parents to support student achievement.

Assists in ordering and managing mathematics materials.

Works with the administration, school finance staff to distribute mathematics instructional materials.

Collaborates with feeder elementary schools and receiving middle schools to build the capacity of students to successfully complete a rigorous mathematics program.

Provides assistance and support to substitute teachers

Promotes Success for Every Student

Develops and process for nurturing/mentoring underachieving and/or traditionally enrolled in accelerated and enriched courses.

Communicates with advanced math courses, about:

• Program offerings and opportunities for acceleration, enrichment and support.
• Opportunities for all students to apply critical thinking skills and access
• Student placement in academically advanced courses.
• Student preparation for college success.
• Dissemination of cluster and system-wide program information.
• Monitors assessment achievement.
• Participates in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the local school with the school leadership.
• Model best practices in rigorous instruction and orientation.
• Provide peer coaching and collaboration for teachers.
• May work with small groups of students at the request of the principal and curriculum coach. Special Note: Our school is also looking for Reading Specialists.

Requirements: