SST9 Consultant Urban Mathematics Specialist (until filled)

STARK COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION - CERTIFIED

Title: Urban Mathematics Specialist

Supervisor: Director of SST9

Summary/Objective: Responsible for supporting an assigned Urban School District located in State Support Team Region 9 (SST9) in accordance with roles and responsibilities outlined in the grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Position Qualifications:

• A masters degree in mathematics mathematics education or a related field

(curriculum administrationetc.)

• Experience providing instruction in special education with a masters degree in special education/intervention specialist license
• Experience providing instruction to individuals with dyscalculia or individuals experiencing mathematics difficulties
• Experience providing and coaching for mathematics instruction
• Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at risk for mathematics failure.
• Familiarity with Ohio Materials Matter and its role in supporting high-quality instructional resources.
• Strong coaching and consulting skills to support teachers in implementing the

Standards for Mathematical Practice and Effective Mathematics Teaching

Practices

• Experience working with administrators to implement systematic improvements in

mathematics education particularly for students in lower-performing student

groups

• Experience facilitating or participating in plan-do-study-act cycles (i.e. collaborative problem-solving modeletc.)

Knowledge

A thorough understanding of the following is essential:

• Mathematics acquisition assessment and instruction
• Effective strategies for mathematic instruction aligned with the research on the most effective teaching strategies
• Explicit mathematics instruction and Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices
• Ohios Learning Standards in Mathematics and familiarity with Ohios Plan for K-12 Mathematics
• Standards for Mathematical Practice and data-driven decision-making to support learners through a multi-tiered system of support
• Universal Design for Learning educational framework

Additional Requirements:

• Hold or complete a current Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of

disqualifying infractions

• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training including but not

limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens Crisis Intervention Educator Ethics etc.

• Embody high ethical standards integrity and accept responsibility for decisions

and conduct

STARK COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION - CERTIFIED

• Efficiently operate Google Applications including Gmail Drive Sheets Docs etc.
• Adhere to the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC) Governing

Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook policies of the assigned

district/worksite and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for

Educators

• Promote the proper use care and security of SCESC property and report

misconduct vandalism equipment malfunctions and other concerns

• Advance the professional image of the SCESC and affiliate districts
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and colleagues

promoting a cohesive work environment

• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities

as required by law

• Maintain confidentiality of student related information
• Such alternatives or additions to the above as deemed appropriate by the ESC

superintendent and/or the ODEW

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate implementation of the scope of the work as outlined in the Grant

Agreement for Ohios State Support Teams with supervision of the SST9

Director

• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with regional assigned district
• Attend state regional and local meetings conferences and trainings
• Assist with the implementation of Stark County Board of Education policies and

administrative regulations; and compliance requirements of State/Federal

regulations

• Perform other specific duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Functions.

Working Conditions: Promote safety exercise caution and comply with safety regulations

and district/educational service center policies/procedures when involved in the following

situations:

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens bodily fluids and/or communicable

diseases

• Potential for adverse contact by aggressive students
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Balancing bending crouching kneeling reaching and standing
• Lifting carrying and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle
• Work at various heights in confined spaces and/or invariable/diminished lighting
• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor

appropriate administrator or legal authority (mandating reporting)

STARK COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION - CERTIFIED

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy and procedures adopted by the Stark

County Educational Service Center Governing Board.

The Stark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer and does

not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color age

national origin ancestry genetic information gender religion marital status military

status or disability. Individuals are selected for employment based only on merit and

qualifications directly related to professional competence. This job description is not

intended to be a complete list of required duties and it is understood by the employee

that other related and reasonable duties will be required if requested by an immediate

supervisor or administrative staff member. This document is subject to change in

response to student need staff factors funding variables modified operating

procedures program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. The employee is

expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the Stark County

Educational Service Center and district or department assignment.

Acknowledgement:

My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that

I am aware of the requirements of my position.

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