26 Elementary Math Specialist (School Year)

This posting will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing all submitted applications on June 29 2026.

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge skills and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community parents staff and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity celebrate diversity and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe positive and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage traditions and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: Specialist ï½ Elementary Math
Work Year: 187 Days
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Executive Director in Learning Services Department
Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits
Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of an Elementary Math Specialist is to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional program with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. The Specialist is responsible for providing an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans presentation of content and classroom management. The Specialist will assist with the implementation of best practices in the classroom through demonstration lessons observation of teachers who are changing instructional practices reflective sessions following observations facilitating PLCs and professional development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.

REQUIRED:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Endorsement/Credentials in assigned area
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in instructional area
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED:

• Masters Degree in education or related field
• Valid Colorado Principal or Administrator License

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess an in-depth understanding of state standards curriculum and assessment programs with emphasis in Mathematics
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction
• Experience in preparing and presenting high quality research based professional development
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing both within the local district and externally with the community
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting collaborative relationships
• Demonstrates initiative working independently and with groups
• Exhibit an approachable professional manner with district colleagues and school staff
• Ability to organize communicate effectively make decisions work independently and as a collaborative team member
• Assist in identifying acquiring and organizing available resources to support teachers and schools
• Provide direct contact toclassroom teachers reviewing data co-planning co-teaching real-time coaching or modeling best practices
• Knowledge of developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Ability to Integratetechnology into instructional practices and programs
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documentsaligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students
• Performs all of the job-related duties as assigned by the direct Supervisor/or designee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts/departments goals. Actual duties responsibilities frequency and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Coach teacher leaders teachers (regular education/special education) and administrators in leading district initiatives regarding intervention programming educational pedagogy and improved instruction toward increased student learning. Collaborate with principals on supporting individual teacher development and improvement
• Review assessment results by school and participate in the development of an improvement plan
• Lead and facilitate the curriculum design process including district instructional frameworks and district assessments. Work with principals and school leadership teams on implementation
• Assist teachers with using assessment data to plan instruction
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies individual behavioral intervention plans instructional planning and classroom organization as needed
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers reviewing data co-planning co-teaching and real-time coaching; Model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up support to ensure effective teacher implementation
• Provide professional development for teachers as needed in the use of the curriculum and ancillary materials for the assigned program
• Participate in textbook adoption and the development of local assessments as assigned
• Integrate technology into instructional practices and programs
• Facilitate District and school-based professional development
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLCs
• Assist in identifying acquiring and organizing available resources to support teachers students and schools
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

In a 9-hour workday this job requires:
R ï½ Rarely (Less than .5 hr. per day) O ï½ Occasionally (.5 ï½ 2.5 hrs. per day)
F ï½ Frequently (2.5 ï½ 6 hrs. per day) C ï½ Continually (6 ï½ 9 hrs. per day)
NA ï½ Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work constant interruptions; The noise level is usually quiet in an office environment but can be noisy at times. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor and all within two years). and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Please note: If hired a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District No. 60 Schools prior to your processing date.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin religion ancestry age disability need for special education services genetic information pregnancy or childbirth status or other status protected by law in admission access to treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services Andrew Burns Title IXCoordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 . Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officernamed herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at ; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. (Policy AC AC-R-1AC-R-2 AC-E-1AC-E-2 AC-E-3).

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