Math Instructional Coach/Specialist (K-5)

MATH INSTRUCTIONAL COACH/SPECIALIST (K-5)

Job Responsibilities :

• Research and provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning including: conceptual understanding teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results, etc
• Research, prepare materials, assessment of math skills, and 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
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of the school's adopted math program through data 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.
• 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 and Professional Learning Communities to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement
• Provide small group instruction to students as needed
• Analyze student data to improve effectiveness of instruction and student achievement

Job Requirements

• Valid and current Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Elementary Education.
• Three years recent experience with highly effective teaching methods in grades K-5 and proven data-driven results.
• Math or Leadership Certification (Highly Recommended)
• Two years coaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards for Math
• Participation in comprehensive math training
• Background Check (i.e. fingerprint and federal/state clearance)