Instruc. Numeracy Coach / Math Teacher - West (Temp Loa)

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Instructional Coach
Date Posted:
3/5/2024
Location:
Glenbard West
Date Available:
08/12/2024
Closing Date:
03/19/2024
District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Position
Instructional Numeracy Coach & Mathematics Teacher (Temp LOA)
Building
Glenbard West
Term
10-Month
Position Type
Licensed Staff
License Required
Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified
Start Date
2024-2025
Position Summary

• This is a temporary assignment to cover a leave of absence for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Provide coaching and resources to teachers in order to help them improve their instructional practice and meet the high expectations of the Danielson Frameworks, Common Core Standards, and RTI -- (0.6 FTE).
• Mathematics Teacher - courses may include Algebra and Geometry (0.4 FTE).

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Valid high school Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in subject area
• Five years successful teaching experience in grades 9-12
• Content-area specialist degree or certification (i.e. NBCT, Masters, other distinction) in one of the following: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Special Education
• Rated "Excellent" on most recent teacher evaluation, a plus though not required
• Instructional Coach certification from an accredited University, preferred
• ESL, preferred

Reports To

• Direct report to both the Principal and Mathematics Department Chair

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to teachers to improve their instruction through a four step coaching model (Data, Strategies, Progress Monitoring, and Reflection).
• Conduct effective coaching conversations with teachers to help them move towards the "Excellent" descriptors in more components of the Danielson Frameworks for Teaching.
• When assigned by the principal, serve as a coach to teachers working through a "Needs Improvement Plan".
• Conduct periodic instructional walkthroughs with the other instructional coaches at each school, following a coordinated protocol in order to provide data and feedback to the instructional leadership at that school.
• Support the district professional development plan focused on Assessment Literacy, Common Core, and RTI by assisting in the planning and presentation of Institute programs.
• Develop a "tool sharing" structure within the 8 coach instructional coach team to improve every coach's skills with strategies such as Coaching Protocols, CRISS, Kagan, and Instructional Technology.
• Increase teacher use of student progress data made available by MAP, EPAS, and CBMs.
• Support PLC work when requested by a team.
• Assist with new teacher induction.
• Model the use of instructional technology.
• Attend periodic coordination meetings with the District 87 Teaching and Learning Coordinator.
• Provide brief reports monthly at API meetings via videoconference.
• Standard teaching responsibilities.
• Other as may be assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys, and electronic media
• Ability to write reports and other professional communications
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions to:
Ben Peterselli, Principal
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-8600
www.glenbardwesths.org
Job ID for Posting: 9302
Closing Date: 3/19/2024 or until filled
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.