Mathematics Specialist 11-month position
Mathematics Specialist 11-month position
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Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The elementary mathematics specialist provides support for teachers and schools for the Academics Department. Complex work is performed within specific departmental objectives and policies; each coach plans his/her own work and coordinates with others as necessary. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the department to explain and implement programs and policies; considerable professional judgment is required. Primary focus of job function is at the elementary level with additional support provided as needed to secondary schools.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Collaborate with individual teachers or teams of teachers through coplanning coteaching and coaching.
- Assist teachers in interpreting data and designing approaches to improve student achievement and instruction.
- Promote teachers delivery and understanding of the district curriculum through collaborative longrange and shortrange planning.
- Facilitate teachers use of successful researchbased instructional strategies including differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
- Arrange for professional development through collaborative investigations or discussion groups with teachers.
- Conduct nonevaluative observations of teaching and learning to provide clinical supervision and improve instruction.
- Engage in researchbased professional development and apply learned professional development practices.
- Assist in development of RCPS curriculum instruction and assessment resources.
- Prepare and deliver staff development activities related to the Academics Department and/or the Mathematics Department.
- Other duties as assigned by the Mathematics Supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Advanced knowledge of the content concepts principles and methodologies of mathematics education in a public school setting is required. Knowledge of current curriculum development Virginia Standards of Learning program implementation of mathematics learning theory recent research school organization supervision and available state and local resources is required. Demonstrated ability to observe monitor and evaluate mathematics programs and/or teaching and learning is required. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex programs and activities and ability to organize schedule and monitor work assignments is necessary. Ability to train and advise staff to communicate effectively orally and in writing and demonstrate skills in decisionmaking problem analysis conflict resolution interpersonal relationships program management and research and planning are required. Demonstrated ability to use and access a wide variety of media and technology to support job functions including proficient use of MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Excel and MS Outlook are necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Masters Degree with emphasis in mathematics education; a minimum of five years of successful fulltime teaching experience preferably at more than one grade level or any equivalent experience or training which would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities to complete the job requirements are preferred. Professional development leadership experience and participation in professional development opportunities related to math and math education are preferred. Eligibility for Virginia teaching license is as a Mathematics Specialist is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing walking moving climbing carrying bending kneeling crawling reaching handling pushing and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIRONNMENT
Primarily controlled temperature and clean classroom environment.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Hayley Poland Title IX Coordinator(.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
