Math Coach
- Employer
- East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Position Type:
POOLS/Pools
Date Posted:
7/3/2023
Location:
TBD
Closing Date:
09/03/2023
Job Title: Math Coach
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary Range: See Approved Salary Schedule
Summary:
Math coaches work with teachers and school administrators to enhance teachers' ability to provide instruction that is engaging, academically rigorous, culturally responsive, and aligned to the curriculum standards and frameworks. Coaches focus their work on the implementation of school and district instructional priorities and adopted curricula, using student performance data and classroom observations to guide their work. Using the structures of department/grade level team meetings, professional development hours, and classroom based coaching, coaches work with teachers in small groups and one-on-one to support their improved practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Math Coach has responsibility for providing mathematics training for school-based personnel, improving the quality of mathematics instruction and monitoring the implementation of the district's mathematics program at the school level. He or she should be able to model effective mathematics instruction and provide intensive assistance to teachers.
Other Duties:
The essential functions for the position of Math Coach include the physical and mental involvement requirements noted in this position description in addition to regular reliable attendance given the limited number of employees available to perform the essential functions of this position. It is also essential that the Math Coach be able to follow the directives of the superiors in ensuring the harmonious operation of the department.
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree or higher preferred accompanied by at least four (4) years of
successful teaching experience.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Teacher Certificate; Certification and/or highly qualified status in mathematics is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Work Environment Conditions:
Math Coach - Math must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function collaboratively with others. Mathematics Coordinator/Trainer must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend and sometimes lift up to 20 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.
Professional Conduct:
Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management - ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo - DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
POOLS/Pools
Date Posted:
7/3/2023
Location:
TBD
Closing Date:
09/03/2023
Job Title: Math Coach
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary Range: See Approved Salary Schedule
Summary:
Math coaches work with teachers and school administrators to enhance teachers' ability to provide instruction that is engaging, academically rigorous, culturally responsive, and aligned to the curriculum standards and frameworks. Coaches focus their work on the implementation of school and district instructional priorities and adopted curricula, using student performance data and classroom observations to guide their work. Using the structures of department/grade level team meetings, professional development hours, and classroom based coaching, coaches work with teachers in small groups and one-on-one to support their improved practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Math Coach has responsibility for providing mathematics training for school-based personnel, improving the quality of mathematics instruction and monitoring the implementation of the district's mathematics program at the school level. He or she should be able to model effective mathematics instruction and provide intensive assistance to teachers.
Other Duties:
- Possesses and demonstrates working knowledge of mathematical content and skills at various levels.
- Works with the principals and teachers at assigned school in developing instructional plans that are consistent with the district mathematics improvement effort
- Possesses and demonstrates a working knowledge of adult learning theory. Is able to apply these theoretical principles to professional learning in elementary, middle and/or high schools.
- Facilitates student learning by training professionals to accurately collect, disaggregate, analyze, and interpret student data for planning content specific instructional strategies grounded in scientifically based research.
- Participates in professional growth opportunities to continue to develop their own skills and knowledge.
- Assists in the selection, production and use of instructional materials.
- Monitors the implementation of the district's mathematics program in classrooms.
- Works with teachers on diagnosis and solutions in relation to particular mathematical problems.
- Determines job embedded professional development needs of school's math instructional staff based on assessment data, classroom observations, conferences, needs assessments, and administrator recommendation.
- Develops and delivers professional development to site administrators and teachers.
- Keeps abreast of current educational trends in mathematics and informs teachers of current research and recommendations in the area of mathematics
The essential functions for the position of Math Coach include the physical and mental involvement requirements noted in this position description in addition to regular reliable attendance given the limited number of employees available to perform the essential functions of this position. It is also essential that the Math Coach be able to follow the directives of the superiors in ensuring the harmonious operation of the department.
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree or higher preferred accompanied by at least four (4) years of
successful teaching experience.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Teacher Certificate; Certification and/or highly qualified status in mathematics is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or the school board.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Coordinate/facilitate the use of instructional material in math.
Work Environment Conditions:
Math Coach - Math must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function collaboratively with others. Mathematics Coordinator/Trainer must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend and sometimes lift up to 20 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.
Professional Conduct:
Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management - ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo - DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
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