Senior Coordinator, Math Instruction

Polk County Public Schools is looking to hire a Senior Coordinator of Math Instruction to enhance student learning outcomes by providing support and assistance to teachers and school-based administration. This position would serve as a part of the district’s School Improvement Team. 

You'll be a great fit for this position if you:

• are a strong communicator - You have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• are a people person - You have the innate ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others. You also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, apartments, and students.
• know your field - You have thorough knowledge of curriculum and instructional research, data manipulation, analysis and interpretation skills and exemplary practices in effective teaching.
• are comfortable working with technology - You are proficient in current technology and software and are able to support other teachers in the use of appropriate technology for instruction.
• know what it takes to teach adults - You have a strong knowledge base in working with adult learners, documented skills in designing and delivering professional development for teachers, and experience in providing effective instructional coaching.
• sweat the details - You use your attention to detail to ensure excellence in your work. This allows you to set priorities and work independently and effectively to meet deadlines.
• pride yourself on your organizational skills - You thrive when using organizational systems that help you manage your time and keep your multiple projects and deadlines on track.

Here's how you'll make an impact in our district:

• Support Curriculum Specialists in the creation and revision of district curriculum.
• Collaborate with the K-12 Curriculum Specialists to plan, deliver, and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities.
• Participate in district, regional, and/or state committee meetings to facilitate the implementation of standards-based instruction.
• Provide leadership for communicating, planning, organizing, and training schools to enhance teacher performance and increase student achievement. 
• Responsible for assisting school-based administrators and teachers in analyzing school, class, and individual student data to determine needs in the content area. 
• Conduct focus walks with state, district and/or school-based personnel to collect and analyze data to plan for instruction and professional development. 
• Assist content area teachers in planning instruction and assessments based on the national and state standards and benchmarks, using pacing charts and instructional strategies and materials effectively, and using data from formative assessments and district assessments to improve instruction. 
• Support teachers in planning instruction to meet the needs of all students. 
• Provide classroom support by observing, modeling, co-teaching and providing specific feedback. 
• Help teachers understand state and district mandates and how these mandates support student achievement. 
• Provide support for school-based professional development to build the school's training capacity. 
• Support school leadership teams in the development and facilitation of professional learning communities for the purpose of professional study and collaborative work such as lesson study and examining student work.

Applicants must meet the following education and certification requirements to be considered for the position:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree with advanced content area coursework is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate and be fully qualified in the designated content area.
• Considerable experience in teacher coaching and training.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.