2025-2026 Mathematics Instructional Coach

Mathematics Instructional Coach

10.5 month position 210 days

The Montgomery County School Board Virginia is now accepting applications for a Mathematics Instructional Coach 10.5 month 210 days) position that is available in the division for the school year.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the school principal(s) the Mathematics Instructional Coach provides support to secondary teachers in the development of highquality/effective math instruction and intervention.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Related:

• Participates in division curriculum work sessions
• Participates in updating pacing guides on a yearly basis and using pacing guides to assist classroom teachers in planning for standardsbased instruction aligned with the division calendar
• Assists teachers with the selection of lessons/materials that align to the standards
• Assists with preparing the Summer Academy intervention curriculum based on identified needs of students attending

Assessment Related:

• Reviews edits and revises common assessments to ensure alignment with the SOL
• Assists in the administration of the VDOE SOL and other division assessments
• Assists in planning remediation schedules for expedited SOL retakes for math courses
• Gathers and shares data from all common and state assessments with appropriate stakeholders
• Researches compiles and monitors the selection of intervention strategies for Tier II and III services
• Collects and provides userfriendly math intervention data for teachers
• Participates in the math placement process to ensure students are provided an appropriate level of challenge
• Participates in Professional Learning Community/data meetings to support teacher knowledge and use of diagnostic formative and summative data

Instruction Related:

• Serves as an instructional coach to teachers as it relates to teaching mathematics
• Assists math teachers with unit/lesson planning
• Assists coteacher teams with planning and delivery of instruction
• Meets with and advises specific teachers who need additional support in planning effective instruction
• Plans and models lessons/strategies for classroom/special education teachers
• Develops a solid understanding of resources/materials available though the math curriculum for teacher use in developing unit/lesson plans
• Identifies and creates (if necessary) targeted intervention strategies to support instruction during I/E blocks
• Keeps records of weekly collaboration meetings with classroom teachers showing student growth data and interventions

Professional Development:

• Using student data assists teachers in identifying the learning needs of students and develops plans and facilitates professional learning opportunities for teachers
• Identifies and provides learning opportunity offerings for teachers
• Explores extension activities that can be used with G/T students and assists teachers in scaffolding learning experiences
• Explores scaffolding opportunities for special education and English Language Learning and assists teachers with implementing support structures for identified students
• Seeks out and participates in coaching experiences that will enhance knowledge of working with adult learners

DivisionFocused Related:

• Provides support to newly contracted math teachers as they transition into MCPS aligned teaching practices
• Assists the Administrator of Mathematics in working with initiatives required by the state or school division to meet state expectations (i.e. evidencebased curriculum school and division support plan goals and measures grading practices etc.
• Assists principals in gathering and entering data into school datasheets as related to the schools required yearly school support plan
• Assists with transition issues related to elementary students moving to the middle school and middle school students moving into the high school
• Discharges all responsibilities and fulfills all obligations as specified in contract policies and guidelines of the Montgomery County School Board

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Middle School Mathematics Mathematics or a Mathematics Specialist endorsement
• Five years of successful mathematics classroom teaching experience at the secondary level
• Strong understanding of mathematics content and pedagogy
• Strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in curriculum development and developing unit/lesson plans which align with evidencebased math instruction research
• Experience in providing explicit and systematic instruction within the delivery of Tier I instruction to strengthen students math skills
• Experience in providing specific Tier II and III intervention strategies to students who are working below grade level
• Experience in leading teams in analyzing student performance data and identifying instructional strengths and needs of students in order to plan out teambased evidencebased strategies to address the learning gaps of various student groups
• Experience or working familiarity with Google products for instruction collaboration and coursework
• Experience in utilizing technology in an instructional environment
• One or more years in a leadership role (i.e. Department Chair mentoring/supporting new teachers coaching colleagues schoolbased team leader for improvement etc.
• Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and workflow technologies
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to multitask work with interruptions and work under pressure
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Mathematics endorsement preferred
• Experience with instructional coaching
• Experience developing and providing professional development
• Masters degree in Mathematics or Curriculum and Instruction

SALARY: $52575.88 $86938.00 annually with benefits (salary may change with budget considerations)

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Fulltime employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information claim forms search for a provider and more.

https://mymarkiii/mcpsva/

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073