District Coach Elementary Math 01667

Kansas City Missouri School District

Job Title: District Coach Elementary Math

Job Title Code: 01667

Salary Grade: S644 $64147.28- Budget Max

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: February 2018

PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide on-site coaching and support to designated teachers in the implementation of the district math curriculum. Under the direction of the district elementary math coordinator, the math coach will work directly with teachers to improve instruction, collect and analyze data, and develop actions plans in response to identified student needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement district math curriculum.

Plan collaboratively with teachers one-on-one and in grade level teams to develop effective lessons and assessments.

Instruct teachers in the use of strategies, methods, and techniques to improve math proficiency, including culturally responsive practices.

Observe classroom instruction and coach teachers to ensure math strategies and methods are being effectively implemented.

Deliver classroom coaching using modeling, co-planning, data analysis, and one-on-one coaching.

Conduct professional development workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials appropriate to various levels of math instruction.

Research and identify appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement.

Provide feedback on the development and implementation of the district math curriculum.

Assist teachers in using assessment data to guide instruction and support all students.

Prepare forms, records, and reports as directed.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching, or related discipline.

Hold or be eligible for Missouri elementary teacher certification

Minimum of Three (3) years of elementary teaching experience

Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards

Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary math instruction

Experience in conducting professional development in the content area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Math 5-9 Missouri certification or equivalent

Master of Education with math education emphasis

Teaching experience in urban schools

Experience as a Resource Teacher

Experience with curriculum and assessment development

Leadership experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

Benefits:Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.



Primary Location:
Board of Education
Salary Range:
$64,147.28 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time