SY 24-25 Middle School Math Coach

Middle School Math Coach

Grade 6-8 Math Instructional Math Coach

SY25-26

Job Details:
The District Middle School Grades 6-8 Instructional Math Coach is responsible for delivering a high-quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district.

Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students parents and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development activities and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
• Math (5-8)
• SEI Endorsement
• At least five (5) years of experience teaching at the elementary school level preferably in upperelementary grades
• Ability to engage in FPS Coaching Cycles with teachers (general education special education ESLand/or Intervention teachers) in contemporary and effective Mathematics content pedagogy instructional design assessment and strategies.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning in contemporary and effective Mathematics pedagogyinstructional design assessment and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff and parents and advocate for childrentoeffectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills the ability to work with allstakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth both academic and social-emotional toobtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
• Knowledge of assessment systems including FPS system (ATI/Galileo) questions performancetasks and rubrics and MCAS computer-based testing.
• Expertise with/able to create and analyze data reports documentation intervention groupsschedule assessments and conduct/facilitate grade-level briefing sessions.
• Facilitate data analysis using platforms such as but not limited to EWIS EDWIN Galileo Excelassessment reports DESE data sets and other technology-based tools
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The District Middle School Grades 6-8 Instructional Math Coach will;
• Partner with teachers on effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
• Engage in the FPS Coaching Cycle with teachers to create a student learning goal and developimplement and revise effective instruction which includes strategic planning that includes clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to the MA Frameworks centered on the District core instructional resource employing formative and summative assessments usingevidence-based instructional practices and making use of just-in-time scaffolds to support access to instruction for all learners
• Meet with building administrators to discuss district and school strengths areas of improvementand coaching work aligned to the District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans and centered around student learning needs.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologiesto increase student learning and motivation and confidence to learn
• Prepare and facilitate District professional learning as required during early release days commonplanning times and after-school hours (stipend/pdps in-service credit etc)
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear
• objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons units and projects
• Implement the District benchmark and other assessment programs calendars and documentsincluding school and classroom level reports; coordinates prepares for and facilitates all assessment pre/de-briefing sessions
• Maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by Title 1 district procedures andadministrative regulations
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students colleagues and parentsconcerning the broad academic progress of students
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable access toopportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs 504 plans and/or second language learners
• Serve as a leader in Math content and pedagogy
• Collaborate with all partner agencies such as Fitchburg State University DESE DSAC WPI etc.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using a response tointervention (RTI) framework
• Follow professional practices consistent with the districts policies in working with studentsparents and colleagues
• Attend and participate in district-assigned meetings and activities according to district policy
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development
• events and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements forrecertification
• Implement the districts mission philosophy of education and instructional standards andobjectives
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy and administrative regulation
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students colleagues and parentsconcerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for studentlearning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs with 504 plans and/or English Learners (EL);
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the District Director of Mathematics.

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Reports to: Directors of Mathematics and English Language Arts

Number of Positions: 1
Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg.
offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420