MATH INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
.5 FTE Colter Elementary School and .5 FTE Wilson Elementary School
187 DAY CONTRACT
INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF
School Year 8/18/256/15/26
REPORTS TO:
Building Administration
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The primary duty of the Math Instructional Specialist is to support high quality tier 1 instruction as well as provide and organize appropriate math instruction and services to identified students in order for them to meet gradelevel expectations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge and implementation support of core math resources (e.g. Bridges) in classrooms and associated standards grades K5.
Support coaching within onboarding of the Bridges curriculum K5.
Proficiency in using formative assessments summative assessments and diagnostic assessments.
Strong knowledge of Tier 1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction and interventions (including strategies and specific curricula).
Supports teachers and instructional staff in developing Tier 1 and 2 researchbased instructional practices that support the development of childrens math concept development and in monitoring and documenting student progress.
Provides direct Tier 3 math intervention support.
Provides building level and district wide (K5) professional development as needed.
Participates in the schools MTSS team and facilitates the math progress monitoring and problemsolving processes to ensure appropriate supports for students.
Participates in building level PLCs and Guiding Coalitions. Participates in teach/assess/intervene process within tier 2 cycles at multiple grade levels.
Interprets schoolwide data to support in schoolwide decisionmaking.
Organizes and manages progress monitoring information and intervention plans for targeted students. This includes the ability to organize data and establish growth trajectories.
Cofacilitates district level math content teams and other team meetings.
Participates in weekly collaborative meetings with other Math Instructional Specialists and/or building principals.
Provides organized and timely progress information to classroom teachers parents students and administration. Cofacilitates the math schoolwide screening processes and professional development.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Current on research and best practices related to PLCs and MTSS frameworks.
Demonstrates a Growth Mindset when approaching math instruction and when providing support to teachers and students.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students teachers administration and parents.
Sensitivity to confidential information.
Judgment and initiative in making decisions and taking effective action.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in elementary education (masters degree in Math preferred).
Minimum of three years experience teaching regular or special education.
ESL Certification preferred.
Completion of PLC Coaching Academy preferred.
Strong skills in effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners preferred.
Wyoming State Certification Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Teaching Certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board ( with an Elementary K6 Endorsement.
The School District places employees on salary schedules on the basis of:
Wyoming experience.
Outofstate experience up to 7 years.
Degree Bachelors Masters or Doctorate.
Semester Graduate Credits beyond Degree.
25/26 Compensation package pending; 24/25 package can be found here
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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop kneel crouch and reach 0 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety wellbeing and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed materialthe ability to adjust focus and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free clean and healthy environment.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the schools compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator) at the office of the School District or PO BoxGregory Lane Jackson WY 83001.
Math Instructional Specialist, Colter Elementary and Wilson Elementary Schools
