Math Curriculum Specialist (Title II)

Reynoldsburg City School District•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The following are minimum qualifications for the Math Curriculum Specialist: Five (5) to seven (7) years of successful classroom teaching that includes mathematics instruction. A master’s degree in mathematics or STEM education, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and leadership, or a related area. Valid Ohio teaching license and appropriate grade level certification Preferred Qualifications Expertise in how to improve student learning through the implementation of high-quality evidenced-based math curriculum Experience providing and coaching math curriculum implementation Evidence of previously producing professional development materials specific to math curriculum implementation Experience with coaching and consulting skills, including mentoring and providing feedback about instruction to classroom teachers. Knowledge of how to analyze and use student and adult implementation data to drive instruction. Experience collaborating with and leading others. Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at-risk for mathematics difficulties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership Actively track and evaluate the effectiveness of math teaching practices and curriculum resources. Collaborate with school leadership to observe, model lessons, and coach math. Monitor, evaluate, and encourage math teachers to use best math teaching practices. Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, a comprehensive, standards-aligned mathematics curriculum, ensuring coherence and continuity across all levels Responsible for participating in the district/school improvement process through goal setting and implementation Analyzes student assessment data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in elementary mathematics achievement; work collaboratively to implement targeted interventions Participates in the creation and design of the district’s curriculum in the area of mathematics Designs and facilitates professional development initiatives to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and use instructional technology in mathematics education Lead and facilitate curriculum and resource adoption process with the guidance and support of the director of curriculum and instruction. Coordinate and support the implementation of K-12 standardized assessments related to mathematics, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives and fostering a data-informed approach to instruction Stays informed about current trends, research, and best practices in elementary mathematics education; integrating this knowledge into curriculum development and instructional improvement Coordinate materials and supplies to ensure that all necessary items are available and distributed appropriately Communication and Support Establish and maintain communication channels with parents, keeping them informed about the mathematics curriculum, instructional approaches, and ways to support learning at home Collaborates with technology integration staff to leverage educational technology tools and resources for enhancing mathematics instruction Collaborate with math teachers, special education teachers, and EL teachers to provide guidance on effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and the integration of hands-on and real-world applications in mathematics Works with district academic teams and/ or building principals to support the implementation and development of the district curriculum, including TBTs Monitors student achievement and works with school personnel to develop improvement plans Works with schools to develop and implement mathematics program models that meet and exceed federal & state grant/ regulations Provides training and assistance for school district personnel in data collection and student-related data analysis Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to math teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Designs and models effective classroom instruction Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and accessible records for district and state reporting Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion. Working Conditions – Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to unpleasant conditions. Exposure to such conditions may make the working environment unpleasant or cause discomfort occasionally but has a minor impact on personal safety and/or mental well being. Driving Requirement – This job description does require driving; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an RCS vehicle for work related community business must receive written annual authorization to do so. The physical demands described here 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.

Requirements

Five (5) to seven (7) years of successful classroom teaching that includes mathematics instruction.
A master’s degree in mathematics or STEM education, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and leadership, or a related area.
Valid Ohio teaching license and appropriate grade level certification

Nice To Haves

Expertise in how to improve student learning through the implementation of high-quality evidenced-based math curriculum
Experience providing and coaching math curriculum implementation
Evidence of previously producing professional development materials specific to math curriculum implementation
Experience with coaching and consulting skills, including mentoring and providing feedback about instruction to classroom teachers.
Knowledge of how to analyze and use student and adult implementation data to drive instruction.
Experience collaborating with and leading others.
Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at-risk for mathematics difficulties.

Responsibilities

Actively track and evaluate the effectiveness of math teaching practices and curriculum resources.
Collaborate with school leadership to observe, model lessons, and coach math.
Monitor, evaluate, and encourage math teachers to use best math teaching practices.
Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, a comprehensive, standards-aligned mathematics curriculum, ensuring coherence and continuity across all levels
Responsible for participating in the district/school improvement process through goal setting and implementation
Analyzes student assessment data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in elementary mathematics achievement; work collaboratively to implement targeted interventions
Participates in the creation and design of the district’s curriculum in the area of mathematics
Designs and facilitates professional development initiatives to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and use instructional technology in mathematics education
Lead and facilitate curriculum and resource adoption process with the guidance and support of the director of curriculum and instruction.
Coordinate and support the implementation of K-12 standardized assessments related to mathematics, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives and fostering a data-informed approach to instruction
Stays informed about current trends, research, and best practices in elementary mathematics education; integrating this knowledge into curriculum development and instructional improvement
Coordinate materials and supplies to ensure that all necessary items are available and distributed appropriately
Establish and maintain communication channels with parents, keeping them informed about the mathematics curriculum, instructional approaches, and ways to support learning at home
Collaborates with technology integration staff to leverage educational technology tools and resources for enhancing mathematics instruction
Collaborate with math teachers, special education teachers, and EL teachers to provide guidance on effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and the integration of hands-on and real-world applications in mathematics
Works with district academic teams and/ or building principals to support the implementation and development of the district curriculum, including TBTs
Monitors student achievement and works with school personnel to develop improvement plans
Works with schools to develop and implement mathematics program models that meet and exceed federal & state grant/ regulations
Provides training and assistance for school district personnel in data collection and student-related data analysis
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to math teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Designs and models effective classroom instruction
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and accessible records for district and state reporting