2026-2027 Elementary Math Instructional Coach

Elementary Math Instructional Coach

Hills Elementary Santa Fe South Charter Schools

Oklahoma City OK 210 Day Contract

About Santa Fe South & The Hills Elementary

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free public charter school district serving the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Our mission is grounded in high expectations strong relationships and a deep belief that all students- regardless of background- deserve an excellent joyful education that prepares them for long-term success.

Hills Elementary is one of Santa Fe Souths longest-standing elementary campuses opening during the 2015- 2016 school year as the networks second elementary school. Located in a beautifully reimagined former department store in Crossroads Mall Hills serves students in PreK through 5th grade and reflects the vibrancy resilience and strength of the surrounding southside community. Hills is a campus where rigorous academics and joyful classrooms go hand in hand and where educators are deeply committed to continuous growth collaboration and collective responsibility for student success.

Summary of the Instructional Coach Position

The Math Instructional Coach at Hills Elementary is a specialized instructional leadership role focused on improving academic achievement in mathematics for students in grades 35 by strengthening instructional practice across upper elementary math classrooms. The instructional coach models Santa Fe Souths Core Values and contributes to improved student outcomes by building teacher capacity through strong content knowledge data-driven instructional decision-making and research-based instructional practices.

At Santa Fe South instructional coaches are content specialists who support teachers in developing rigorous standards-aligned instruction that leads to measurable student growth. The Math Instructional Coach brings strong classroom experience in upper elementary mathematics instruction and a deep understanding of grade-level standards mathematical progressions and effective strategies for developing conceptual understanding procedural fluency and mathematical reasoning. The coach supports teachers in anticipating student misconceptions analyzing student work and assessment data and refining instruction to ensure students are progressing toward mastery of grade-level content.

As part of this work the instructional coach partners closely with teachers to analyze data-based student needs and current teacher practice to set performance and development goals. Common coaching activities include modeling lessons co-planning instruction co-teaching observation and feedback and individual conferencing with teachers. The instructional coach may facilitate content teams and assist the site leader in providing professional development for addition the coach collaborates with the district Academic Team to support curriculum implementation common assessments and strong mathematics instruction across classrooms.

This role requires a deep belief that all students can achieve at high levels in mathematics and that all teachersregardless of experiencecan continue strengthening their instructional practice through intentional coaching collaboration and reflection.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop relationships with and coach teachers

• Observe teachers and provide feedback (at least 1x per week)
• Feedback given in person and logged in district platform
• Provide weekly lesson plan feedback aligned to district expectations for planning
• Meet with content teams at least 2 times per week
• Maintain weekly content team agendas
• Facilitate district protocols during content team meetings
• Communicate action steps with site leader and members of Academic Team
• Set and monitor progress toward development and performance goals
• Provide coaching in the form of modeling co-planning co-teaching observing and conferencing to support individual teachers
• Establish coaching plans for each teacher with teacher and coach actions
• Analyze student data to inform next steps and drive student results
• Hold teacher planning meetings with teachers three times per year to review development and performance goals to align them with site/district goals

• Implement district curriculum and instructional methods

• Monitor roll out of district curriculum (pacing and assessments)
• Support districts Academic Team in continued development of district curriculum as assigned
• Work alongside members of the districts Academic Team to develop content knowledge (including pedagogy content and methodology) in self and teachers
• Support teachers with planning/pacing of lessons differentiation and selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Work with teachers to provide quality test environment for common formative assessments and other district assessments
• Monitor effectiveness of personalized learning platform and intervention

• Assist the site leader in executing the districts strategic plan

• Support site leader in developing and executing a weekly priority plan aligned to districts strategic plan
• Work with site leader to design and deliver professional development aligned to district and site goals when applicable

• Support the site leader in using data to drive student achievement results

• Conduct performance reviews with teachers to monitor progress toward district goals at the beginning middle and end of the school year
• Analyze assessment data after district and common assessments
• Review the data
• Identify action steps for teachers and students
• Assist content team in creating and delivering action plan
• Develop interventions to support Tier 1 instruction and tiered growth goals as needed

• Engage fully as an instructional leader in the district

• Follow weekly work schedule that aligns with district expectations
• Actively participate in district instructional leader trainings
• Hold the line on site and district goals

• Support school and district culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as an upper elementary mathematics teacher with evidence of strong student growth
• Deep content knowledge of elementary mathematics including strong understanding of mathematical progressions conceptual understanding procedural fluency and problem-solving across grades 35
• Experience supporting students in developing mathematical reasoning number sense and application of mathematical concepts through rigorous standards-aligned instruction
• Familiarity with effective math pedagogy including strategies for addressing common misconceptions and differentiating instruction to support diverse learners
• Familiarity with NWEA MAP ELQA and the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics
• Ability to analyze student work assessment data and classroom practice to inform instructional decisions and support teacher growth
• An uncompromising belief that all students can and will learn mathematics at high levels
• A growth-oriented mindset that values continuous improvement for both students and educators
• Relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience in navigating complex instructional challenges
• Ability to view setbacks as opportunities for learning reflection and instructional refinement
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and drive student outcomes through teams of teachers
• Strong relationship-building skills with teachers leaders students and district staff
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits program including the option for 100% paid health insurance for the employee.
• 401K program with district contribution.

Approximate Dedication of Time

• 7580% of time spent on instruction*
• 1015% of time spent planning
• 015% of time spent in site meetings and professional development

*Instructional coaches should spend 8090% of their time on instruction.

Reports to: Site Leader and/or Academic Team

Position Type: Full-Time