Math Specialist

Position Type:
Other/Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
Date Posted:
2/6/2024
Location:
Administrative Service Center - ASC
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
ASC
Schools
Math Specialist
Assignment Open
2/6/2024 Date
7:30 am
Start Time
4:00 pm
End Time
8 hours/215 DaysNumber of Hours/Day
Non-Bargaining Classification
PK - 12Grade Level
August 2024
New Assignment Date
All current district employees and external applicants may apply online by completing the external application. Applications will be accepted from 2/6/2024 until position is filled
Salary: TBD based on education and experience. Benefits package with $20,000 Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Options for single or family medical, dental, and/or vision insurance with applicable employee contributions.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Review and align the math curriculum to best practices
• Implement and monitor math curriculum, instruction and reporting of learning to ensure advancement of student achievement for all learners
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and intervention programs with respect to quality, fidelity, and consistency throughout all grade levels
• Utilize Implementation Science to monitor and support fidelity of implementation of math curriculum resources, instruction and reporting of learning
• Assure vertical and horizontal articulation of the math core curriculum aligned to grade level standards and benchmarks with pacing guides
• Support teachers in Standards Based Assessment and Reporting (SBAR). This includes reviewing prioritized standards, pacing of standards, rubrics, and assessments
• Review and monitor district curriculum assessments including formative assessments, unit assessments, benchmark assessments, and annual state assessments, etc.
• Use the continuous improvement process to collaboratively review, design, and develop the math secondary courses to increase postsecondary student outcomes
• Provide leadership and training for math in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making, Universal Instruction, Intervention Systems, Infrastructure, and Leadership
• Plan professional development aligned to the math initiatives and curriculum and instruction needs including Leadership Academies, District In-service, collaborative teacher teams, and District PD
• Collect, review and analyze District and building data through Panorama, Fastbridge, and Tableau to monitor MTSS Healthy Indicators
• Provide support for online learning
• Collaborate with and direct TLCS technology innovators to provide support for buildings with their use of technology and district supported programs
• Collaborate with buildings and District interventionists to follow the Intervention Systems guide for program fidelity
• Select and oversee distribution of curriculum and instructional materials
• District Manager for FASTBridge Learning and primary contact for Math in Panorama MTSS Student Success system
• Create and maintain positive learning environments contributing to a positive climate and culture consistent with PBIS.
• Ability to take initiative and direction
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with Leaders and teachers
• Strong collaboration skills; facilitates and designs effective team work
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in regards to data and building interactions
• Develop and communicate guidance around curricular District priorities
• Provide curriculum support for online learning platform
• Organize summer curriculum work
• Write and manage grants
• Monitor/manage budgets
• Review building ELA purchase requisitions
• Manage Textbook Ordering System and Student consumables for math
• Other duties as assigned based on District needs

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Able to walk up and down stairs
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree and/or Administrative Certification
• Content Area Certification with an emphasis on math (Iowa certification)
• Five years of classroom experience
• One year of experience with math curriculum development
• Extensive experience working with technology such as math educational platforms/software and student information systems
• Experience collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data

Special Qualification Desired:

• Expertise in curriculum development
• Expertise in instructional math practices
• Expertise in staff development and facilitating adult groups
• Evaluator Approval Training
• Reference from building principal or administrative leader
• Other qualifications as determined by the Superintendent
• Punctual and consistent attendance record

Terms of Employment:
215 days (which includes 9 paid holidays) with emphasis on summer work. Reports to Director of Learning and Results