1.0 TOSA Instructional Coach for Mathematics

Williamsville Central School District • East Amherst, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) position for the 2026-2027 school year, with an annual appointment. The role involves providing training, assistance, and ongoing professional development to teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding the District's mathematics program. The coach will assist instructional staff in implementing and enhancing the District's curriculum and programs, plan and design lessons collaboratively with teachers, and contribute to a District-wide effort to develop a reflective learning community focused on research-based, high-yield instructional practices. The position also includes serving as a resource, assisting in data analysis to identify student needs, providing feedback on instruction, building teacher capacity for peer learning, facilitating parent information sessions, and reflecting on coaching work. The role requires collaboration with building and district administration and attendance at required trainings.

Requirements

• A valid New York State Elementary (grades K-6) teaching certification.
• Demonstrated successful classroom experience as a tenured teacher with a minimum of 5 years in grades K-6.
• Demonstrated evidence of a deep level of understanding of elementary mathematics.
• Demonstrated evidence of a deep level of understanding of the Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Framework or other State-approved teacher evaluation rubrics.
• Demonstrated evidence of a deep level of understanding of research and instructional best practices.
• Demonstrated thorough familiarity with the District curriculum and instructional practices across grade levels that best meet students’ needs.
• Demonstrated continuous professional growth and evidence of being a life-long learner.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating adult learning to support the achievement of District and program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work effectively with staff members, colleagues, parents, and others stakeholders in the educational community.
• Demonstrated ability to embed the skills and strategies necessary to facilitate adult learning, use creative problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills to provide a positive learning environment that results in continuous improvement for students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use written and oral communication appropriately and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate each unique engagement and interaction with stakeholders and determine appropriate responses and solutions.
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated evidence of a proven ability to effectively manage time, plan, and organize.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive training in mathematics preferred.
• Preferred successful experience as an instructional coach.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and ongoing professional development to teachers, administrators, and other School and District stakeholders relative to the implementation of the District’s math program.
• Assist instructional staff with implementing and enhancing the District’s curriculum and programs.
• Plan and design lessons (and/or units of study) by collaboratively working with teachers in various settings including one-on-one, small groups, grade level meetings, study groups, workshops, and faculty/staff meetings.
• Contribute to and support a District-wide effort to further develop a reflective learning community that engages in research-based, high-yield instructional practices.
• Serve as a resource to classroom, special area teachers, and staff who support students.
• Assist in the gathering and analysis of data to identify student-focused goal(s) based on areas of need.
• Debrief and provide feedback on instruction/student learning to facilitate teacher reflection and to identify/set goals and next steps.
• Build the capacity of teachers to support and facilitate the learning of their colleagues.
• Facilitate parent information sessions and/or develop parent resources.
• Reflect on coaching work and identify areas of need, growth, and success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth through participation in professional learning.
• Collaborate with building and district administration.
• Attend required trainings.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and the Director of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Benefits

• Per WTA Contract
• Additionally, 1/200 for up to 10 days between last student day and first student day.
• Other days and/or additional time as determined by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees