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Form of workFull-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEndorsement in the State of Virginia as a Math Specialist OR qualify to obtain licensure as a Math Specialist.Minimum of at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of mathematics was an important responsibilityLeadership skills necessary to assist teachers, parents and administrators as a resource.Familiarity with mathematics assessmentsKnowledge of current research and best practices in the field of mathematicsNature of Position This is specialized work performed in a school. The Math Specialist performs complex professional work, providing math instruction to students, evaluating student performance in math, motivating students to develop strategies and skills in the area of math (small group, 1:1, or in a regular classroom). The Math Specialist also provides staff development by modeling instruction, co-teaching and /or planning with building staff as requested by building level faculty, the principal, and/or the Division of Teaching & Learning (typically the Mathematics Senior Coordinator).
This position is a renewable one year only position and is contingent upon performance. EXAMPES OF DUTIES The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel informationDesigns and delivers instruction for students,/small groups, and/or classes assigned to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of administrator(s)Designs and delivers professional development for staff focusing on evidenced based best practices in mathematics instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines.Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs using data and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, technology, and resources to promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skillsEvaluates students' progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress information for reportsIdentifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains using a variety of appropriate assessment instrumentsDifferentiates instruction to meet diverse student needsSelects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and self-motivation of students and improvement of student learningImplements discipline practices that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staffManages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time, in order to motivate students to achieve maximum potentialWorks collaboratively with other teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student populationTakes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of personal professional developmentComplies with and supports school and division regulations and policiesCommunicates with special education and classroom teachers, students, student counselors, and parents through conferences and other meansParticipates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship as requiredProvides support for the special education and classroom teachers in relation to the Standards of Learning, remediation, acceleration, and the district curriculum;Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactionsKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYThorough knowledge of skills, and processes of the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning and how curriculum may be organized to teach these standards to diverse learnersIn-depth knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teachingAbility to deliver articulate oral presentations and to prepare well-written reports.Ability to interact effectively with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community.Knowledgeable in the use of instructional technology.
