Math Coach

Paterson Public School District•Paterson, NJ

15h

About The Position

POSITION PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL MUST APPLY ON FRONTLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION Responsibilities: Instructional Support for Teachers Model multisensory strategies (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile) in real classroom settings. Co-plan and co-teach lessons that emphasize hands-on learning, manipulatives, movement, and technology integration. Provide lesson feedback focused on student engagement, questioning techniques, and active participation rather than lecture delivery. Professional Development & Training Design workshops and learning sessions on multisensory math approaches (e.g., number talks, math games, real-world problem solving). Introduce innovative tools (digital platforms, interactive whiteboards, virtual manipulatives) to enhance instruction. Lead teacher learning communities to share strategies, reflect, and refine practice Coaching & Mentoring Offer constructive, non-evaluative feedback. Encourage risk-taking with new strategies and provide ongoing support as teachers shift away from lecture-based methods. Create individualized coaching cycles with clear, measurable teacher goals. Resource Development Curate and share materials such as math games, manipulatives, graphic organizers, and project-based learning guides. Develop sample lesson plans that showcase multisensory and inquiry-based teaching. Provide strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities. Data-Informed Instruction Help teachers analyze student performance data to identify gaps in engagement and conceptual understanding. Suggest targeted multisensory interventions and enrichment strategies based on data. Building a Culture of Engagement Promote math as creative, exploratory, and relevant to students' lives. Support teachers in using group work, math discourse, and collaborative problem-solving. Encourage a classroom environment where mistakes are valued as learning opportunities. Collaboration & Communication Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and curriculum leaders on best practices for engaging math instruction. Involve families by sharing strategies they can use at home to reinforce multisensory learning. For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page. Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable Pending budget availability All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Requirements

Middle School Math Certification
Experience working with General, English (EL) and Special Education Elementary and Middle School Students.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents and community during the duration of the program.
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
Must be a critical thinker, problem solver and respect others.
Must complete all tasks assigned for a successful program.
POSITION PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL
MUST APPLY ON FRONTLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Pending budget availability

Responsibilities

Instructional Support for Teachers
Model multisensory strategies (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile) in real classroom settings.
Co-plan and co-teach lessons that emphasize hands-on learning, manipulatives, movement, and technology integration.
Provide lesson feedback focused on student engagement, questioning techniques, and active participation rather than lecture delivery.
Professional Development & Training
Design workshops and learning sessions on multisensory math approaches (e.g., number talks, math games, real-world problem solving).
Introduce innovative tools (digital platforms, interactive whiteboards, virtual manipulatives) to enhance instruction.
Lead teacher learning communities to share strategies, reflect, and refine practice
Coaching & Mentoring
Offer constructive, non-evaluative feedback.
Encourage risk-taking with new strategies and provide ongoing support as teachers shift away from lecture-based methods.
Create individualized coaching cycles with clear, measurable teacher goals.
Resource Development
Curate and share materials such as math games, manipulatives, graphic organizers, and project-based learning guides.
Develop sample lesson plans that showcase multisensory and inquiry-based teaching.
Provide strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities.
Data-Informed Instruction
Help teachers analyze student performance data to identify gaps in engagement and conceptual understanding.
Suggest targeted multisensory interventions and enrichment strategies based on data.
Building a Culture of Engagement
Promote math as creative, exploratory, and relevant to students' lives.
Support teachers in using group work, math discourse, and collaborative problem-solving.
Encourage a classroom environment where mistakes are valued as learning opportunities.
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and curriculum leaders on best practices for engaging math instruction.
Involve families by sharing strategies they can use at home to reinforce multisensory learning.