Texas Mathematics Academy Cohort Leader

Job Title: Texas Mathematics Academies Cohort Leader

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 103

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Coordinator of Instructional Services

Primary Purpose

Guarantee the effective execution of the House Bill 2 Texas Mathematics Academy mandates. This entails furnishing regional leadership conducting staff development sessions and delivering instructional coaching tailored to K-3 mathematics. The overarching aim is to enhance the capacity of Texas Mathematics Academy participants in mathematics instruction and equip them with best practices for optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

• Masters Degree
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in mathematics or core subject (EC6 16 48 or K8)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff and campus/district/charter school personnel.
• Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technology integration skills.
• Ability to create and provide professional development based on predetermined material or resources.
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Understand differentiated instruction to ensure success for all students.
• Ability to facilitate learning experiences using appropriate TEA projects and resources.
• Demonstrate mastery of Texas Mathematics Academies course content.
• Depth of knowledge in adult learning theory.
• Demonstrated ability to implement instructional practices that increase student achievement.
• Ability to manage self-directed projects.

Experience

• Five years of experience teaching mathematics (K-8)
• Three years of experience facilitating mathematics professional learning
• Strong understanding of K-5 TEKS and research-based instructional strategies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

• Demonstrate knowledge of job-specific content the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or State Guidelines the state assessment and accountability system and state initiatives and standards.
• Attend Cohort Leader Trainer sessions
• Lead in-person or synchronous learning for Modules 1 and 2
• Facilitate asynchronous learning for Modules 3 4 and 5
• Guide content discussion and provide feedback to learners
• Create a community of mathematics educators
• Provide individualized support through optional office hours and mandatory virtual coaching
• Grade all participant artifact submissions
• Provide feedback and additional support as needed
• Ensure fidelity of content delivery and program requirements
• Provide effective leadership to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate professional learning and provide technical assistance to campuses/districts/ charter schools.
• Know research supporting effective lesson design to support learners and demonstrate and understand of TEKS/Guideline-based instruction.
• Demonstrate a skillset of research-based instructional coaching and adult learning theory.

Supervisory Duties

None

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel. Capability to stand speak and actively engage with audiences for extended periods during training and presentations.

Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations.

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.

Benefits at ESC Region 11

• $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Account Matching Program
• HSA FSA Dental Vision Life Cancer Insurance Offered
• 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
• 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)