Math Specialist
Math Specialist
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$ 61942 - 115069
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Job Description
Sidwell Friends is seeking a PK4th grade math specialist to oversee and steward mathematical learning across the lower school. The work is twopronged: supporting our teachers in facilitating an engaging meaningful differentiated and aligned math curriculum and providing direct interventions/supports for students who need it.
The math specialist serves on two teams: the Student Support team that focuses on equitably supporting and challenging all our learners and the academic team that focuses on high quality curriculum and instruction across the grades. The goal for the position is to foster a creative playful rigorous and differentiated approach to mathematics instruction so that we can live our mission of ensuring that all students are capable of deep mathematical skill and understanding. To achieve this work the successful candidate will focus on:
Supporting teachers in the development of their own mathematical identity
Providing ongoing professional development for teachers that build capacity competence confidence and excitement about math teaching and learning
Building strong content knowledge and pedagogical practices at each grade level
Evaluating and refining curriculum with an emphasis on differentiation and supporting all learners
Collaborating with teachers to unpack units of study and plan out learning based on student assessments learning targets etc.
Developing strong assessment practices and linking them to planning and differentiation
Supporting the refinement of curriculum to ensure we are meeting the 3 goals of: deep conceptual understanding strong procedural knowledge and fluency/automaticity
Working with our student support team to provide additional supports/interventions for students who need it
Curating and organizing resources for teachers to provide them the tools they need to support students
Leading parent education to help families understand how to support their children
Candidates should demonstrate a studentcentered approach to teaching and learning attention to the whole child a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and a strong grounding in evidenceinformed practices. Risktaking collaboration leadership experience a positive community spirit flexibility a sense of humor and strong communication skills are important characteristics for this position. Because this is a leadership position a minimum of 10 years teaching/leading in elementary school is preferred as is an advanced degree (Masters) in teaching curriculum development or elementary math.
Salary
- Salary Range $61942$115069. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
To be considered qualified candidates must upload a cover letter resume and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school please visit .
Diversity Statement
Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
