Math School Support Specialist

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

19d•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 the Early College Team and may support schools across the full network. The role involves regular school visits, typically three to four days per week, and responding to principals’ questions by phone and email. The Specialist builds relationships with school and district leaders and supports school goals, particularly the translation and implementation of the Illustrative Math curriculum. Support may include coaching Algebra I and Algebra II teachers; analyzing student data; coordinating learning walks, professional learning communities, assessments, and leadership development; supporting math curriculum implementation and alignment with postsecondary courses; and strengthening college readiness and Early College programming. The position also contributes to network-wide professional development, team planning, communication, and special projects. The role is partially based in a professional office and partially across school environments, with a hybrid schedule of 70% in person and 30% remote during each two-week payroll cycle. A laptop and other necessary equipment may be provided for remote work. Travel to schools and other CUNY sites is required as needed. The pay range is $95,000–$105,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Background in teaching and coaching within 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 using or understanding the Illustrative Math Algebra curriculum.
Experience using or understanding CUNY college math curriculum.
Demonstrated commitment to preparing students at Title I public high schools to succeed in college.
Keen 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

Build positive working relationships with principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders, and district teams to support school goals and growth in priority areas, especially Illustrative Math curriculum translation and implementation.
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 school 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 for teacher leaders.
Help restructure and strengthen mathematics within Early College programs so students have access and opportunities for success.
Strengthen and monitor college-readiness initiatives and efforts, especially in mathematics.
Support curricular alignment between high school and postsecondary math courses.
Coordinate, organize, and operationalize support and planning through proactive communication with NYCPS, CUNY, and community stakeholders.
Communicate school needs to internal staff and develop strategies with the Early College Team; provide feedback on 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.