Math School Support Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

21d•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Math School Support Specialist serves as a thought partner, instructional and leadership coach, and program strategist for a small group of CUNY Early College Network schools, focusing on Algebra and/or Algebra II. Reporting to the Associate Director of School Support, the Specialist collaborates with team members and contributes to support across the network. The role includes regular school visits and work with teachers, teacher-team leaders, assistant principals, and principals, as well as responding to principals’ questions by phone and email. The Specialist builds school and district partnerships and supports school goals through coaching, planning, data analysis, professional learning, curriculum implementation, and college-readiness initiatives. The position also contributes to network-wide professional development and the broader work of the CUNY Early College Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Background in teaching and coaching mathematics.
At least five years of successful professional experience as a math department leader, instructional or leadership coach, curriculum specialist, mentor, and/or professional developer or trainer.
Proven ability to help schools use student-level and school-based data to plan, implement, and monitor instructional programs toward end-of-year targets.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask and respond quickly to requests.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work well with others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and the New Visions Portal.
Openness to continued professional development and growth.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Proven track record of Algebra Regents success.
Experience with or understanding of the Illustrative Math Algebra curriculum.
Experience with or understanding of CUNY college mathematics curriculum.
Demonstrated commitment to preparing students at Title I public high schools to succeed in college.
Strong understanding of educational reforms and structures in New York City and New York State, including new accountability initiatives.
Creativity, friendliness, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Develop positive working relationships with principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders, and district teams to support school goals and growth in priority areas, particularly implementation of the Illustrative Math Curriculum.
Coach, mentor, and serve as a thought partner to school leaders using dialogical and facilitative approaches.
Provide or coordinate school support to help leaders achieve goals and address challenges.
Coach Algebra I and Algebra II teachers across a portfolio of schools to improve outcomes measured by Regents exams and/or other metrics.
Collaborate with the other Math School Support Specialist to develop and refine math resources and professional learning workshops and series.
Support and liaise with the district regarding math curriculum implementation.
Analyze student data.
Coordinate learning walks and professional learning communities across groups of schools.
Support interim assessment and benchmark exam planning, administration, and action planning.
Support leadership development, including development of teacher leaders.
Help restructure and strengthen mathematics components of Early College programs so all students have access and opportunities for success.
Strengthen and monitor initiatives related to college readiness, especially in mathematics.
Support curricular alignment between high school and post-secondary mathematics courses.
Coordinate, organize, and operationalize support and planning through proactive communication with NYCPS, CUNY, and community stakeholders.
Communicate school needs to internal staff and devise strategies with the Early College Team; provide collegial feedback and tune team members’ work.
Maintain clear and concise records of communications with school staff and other support personnel.
Co-construct and co-facilitate network-wide professional development, including principal and assistant principal meetings, sometimes with the district team.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Travel to schools and other CUNY sites as needed.