Elementary Math Specialist - District Wide 25-26 SY
Elementary Math Specialist - District Wide 25-26 SY
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JOB TITLE:Elementary Math Specialist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt
FUNDING SOURCE: Local
PAY GRADE: Teacher
REPORTS TO:Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
DUTY DAYS: 187 8
DEPARTMENT:Curriculum and Instruction
DATE REVISED:03/2024
This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 Contract
PRIMARY PURPOSE:Assist in the overall improvement of the instructional program by supporting/coaching teachers in planning for instruction modeling lessons utilizing district curriculum and resources and analyzing data; to write revise and align the written curriculum for the instructional program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Masters Degree preferred
- Bachelors Degree required
- Valid Texas Teachers Certificate in assigned content area
- Valid Texas Bilingual and/or ESL preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Specific knowledge of the assigned content area including state standards researchbased practices and policies.
- Knowledge of curriculum assessment and instruction including planning and facilitating professional learning.
- Knowledge of and keen ability to model quality instructional techniques and strategies.
- Knowledge of processes and practices of collaborative teams within a professional learning community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in presenting schoolbased and districtwide professional development.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a complex and diverse school system.
- Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program (STAAR) district curriculum and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the assigned core content and differentiated instruction within the content area.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Texas Accountability System RtI process Special Services and Advanced Academics to be able to guide teachers within departments.
- Ability to model instructional techniques/strategies.
- Strong and effective communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
Minimum Experience:
Fiveyears of successful classroom experience delivering core content in the corresponding content area.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Responsibilities:
- Work cooperatively with directors content coordinators and campus administrators in developing the curriculum design in assigned content area.
- Provide instructional coaching with implementation of district curriculum. Provide timely feedback to teachers and/or campus administration regarding lesson design and delivery that supports student achievement and teacher growth.
- Visit classroom teachers to observe content area instruction/intervention implementation and provide timely feedback regarding observations of strengths/weaknesses.
- Participate in Collaborative Team/Purposeful Planning Meetings with teacher teams to analyze data guide content focus instructional methodologies and intervention practices that improve student academic achievement.
- Prepare reports using available data systems to assist teachers in monitoring student achievement.
- Attend professional learning opportunities to collaborate with other content area specialists and coordinators to learn updated information ideas and teaching strategies.
- Participate in data analysis discussions with district/campus administrative teams and teacher teams to discuss what type of district support is needed.
- Work with the district level coordinators to evaluate manage write and refine curriculum based on student achievement data.
- Design and facilitate professional learning as needed at the campus and district level in collaboration with content coordinators.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Actively participate in campus and district decisionmaking processes and discussions as it relates to curriculum and instruction.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship with district leaders principals teachers and staff.
- Provide a venue for twoway communication between the campus and the central office Curriculum and Instruction Department.
- Maintain all records and anecdotal information for periodic discussion and review including classroom observations.
- Stay abreast of current policies and research.
- Other duties as assigned by Central Office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control and objectivity under stress. Perform tasks with frequent interruptions. Prolonged and careful attention to detail. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. May require indistrict travel. Prolonged use of computer. Bending stretching light lifting of boxes of supplies and materials. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety:Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions. Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
