Math Coach

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office I. POSITION TITLE: Math Coach Department: Catholic Schools Grade: Supervisor: Principal or Designee II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the grades or classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today's Church and society.Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives. Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:Provides a positive learning environment.Organizes the classroom to facilitate student learning.Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.

Math Coach Job Description Summary Support math instruction, professional development, data analysis, and student achievement at school. Organize and facilitate professional development at the school and attend professional development at the diocesan level.Provide instructional support to all teachers, paraprofessionals, and students by co-teaching, mentoring, and modeling in classrooms. Support continual assessment development and data collection, management, and analysis.

Participate in the school improvement planning process as part of the Academic Support Team. Assist with the reporting of student achievement data and in developing and presenting parent and community education opportunities and special events at the school site. Essential Duties include but are not limited to: Instructional Support Plan - model and co-teach effective lessons in the classroom.

Provide support to assigned students on a rotating basis with the effective implementation of best practices. Communicate effectively with large numbers of teachers and administrators. Build teacher capacity by improving instructional practices and content knowledge resulting in increased student learning.

Cultivate collaboration across teams for data analysis, goal setting and implementing effective instructional strategies aligned to specific problems in learning. Observe in classrooms in order to learn about classroom environments, predominant teaching practices and identify opportunities to support daily instruction and professional development. Debrief with and coach teachers with the goal of improving teacher practice and student learning.

Build effective relationships with teachers and administrators in order to promote a climate of continuous professional growth. Data Analysis: Train teaching staff in the interpretation of the screener, diagnostic, standardized assessments, and assessment results. Analyze assessment data with site administrators and staff in order to support school improvement planning and identify professional development needs.

Mentor teachers to use assessment data from multiple data sources to inform instruction and improve learning. Support for Test Administration: Provide training on the correct administration of the universal screener and other assessments as required throughout the school year. Provide training to staff on the correct use of online assessment software and reports.

Professional Development: Plan, facilitate and deliver professional development based on assessed needs aligned with school improvement plan, math department and Academic Support Team goals. Train math education staff in the implementation of the adopted math standards.Provide training to staff in the development and use of common formative and summative assessments. Participate in professional development to improve coaching, data analysis and content knowledge.

Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:Integrates Church's teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.Determines levels of student achievement.Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates technology into instruction.Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary in collaboration with administration and parents.Includes all students in presentation and discussions.Evaluates student progress effectively: Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.Aligns assessments with goals, objectives, information taught, and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.Meets deadlines with official classroom reports, attendance, and statistics as required by the principalMaintains daily lesson plans.Establishes positive school-community relationships:Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school.Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.Attends diocesan sponsored in-services.Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.Maintains personal professional development records.Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDMust demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.Must use good judgment in daily encounters.Must use verbal and written language correctly.Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONPreference given to Catholic teacher.Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic and if non - Catholic willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.Must hold a Bachelor's Degree.Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meets applicable NCA requirements.Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.FBI Fingerprint clearance completed. Must meet Ministry Formation Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy