Position Type:
PROFESSIONAL - CAMPUS/MATH COACH COMP ED

Date Posted:
9/26/2022

Location:
The School of International Studies at Bammel

Days: 187
Min: $59,195
Mid: $71,318

JOB TITLE: Mathematics Coach

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: AI2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Mathematics Coach position is designed for an educator who strives to positively impact the classroom success of core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments. The primary role of the Mathematics Coach is to improve the implementation of the state curricular standards through utilization of the research-based instructional strategies identified by the District. The Mathematics Coach, under the direction of district leadership, will directly support teachers that provide classroom instruction in mathematics for students in grades 3 through 8 that are tested through state assessments by providing core content knowledge development, lesson planning, instructional delivery, instructional technology, classroom environment and data action planning coaching designed to assist them in the implementation of curriculum standards and delivery of instructional strategies in order to increase student learning, progress and achievement. The work of the Mathematics Coach will be guided by the state curricular standards and instructional delivery data gathered by campus administrators, development specialists and other instructional coaches.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Five years' job-related experience in PK-12 education

Preferred:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate for subject and level assigned
• Special Education Certification
• Bilingual and/or ESL Certification for campuses with large English Language Learner (ELL) student populations
• Successfully demonstrated track record of success with at-risk and/or diverse learners as well as adult learners
• Successful experience in coaching PK-12 classroom teachers

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• In-depth knowledge of state curricular standards as written, taught and assessed
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies, procedures and processes related to the education of students who receive services through bilingual/ESL, career and technical, gifted and talented and/or special education programs
• Ability to coach core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments in the critical attributes of instruction, blended learning, virtual learning, and student engagement with diverse populations
• Excellent data analysis skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Safeguards the confidentiality of all documentation provided or generated.
• Engages core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments in adult learning experiences designed to develop a district culture that fosters a growth mind set and promotes all employees as learners.
• Spends 80% of time Real Time Coaching, observing, modeling and participating in planning, learning, practicing and DDAP professional learning community (PLC) meetings with core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments. Spends the remaining 20% of time in strategic planning sessions and required trainings/meetings with other instructional coaches.
• Uses research-based adult learning and engagement strategies to support core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments in the transfer of learning experiences into practice.
• Implements coaching cycle with core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments (Partnered Planning, Focused Rehearsal, Supported Execution and Guided Adjustments).
• Participates in Data Driven Action Planning (DDAP) meetings to support core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments.
• Provides ongoing core content development during Learning PLCs to core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments.
• •Models effective lesson planning for core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments.
• Models effective instructional strategies for core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments.
• Models effective instructional technology strategies as needed to support teachers in mathematics content and lesson delivery.
• Models effective integration of blended learning strategies and supports core content teachers with the components of virtual learning as needed.
• Tracks the development of core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments based on identified criteria.
• Shares coaching plans and progress with campus administrators for core content teachers that provide instruction in subjects tested through state assessments.
• Models best practices and differentiation of instruction by creating resources in various formats to meet the needs of all learners.
• Promotes and models the integration of technology throughout the design and delivery of coaching and professional development modules.
• Prepares for and conducts coaching and professional development sessions for any campus-based or campus-support personnel throughout the school year, on weekends and during the summer, as needed.
• Participates in all district trainings throughout the school year and during the summer.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will require traveling within the district.

Mental demands: ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.