Math Specialist

West Oak Lane Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

West Oak Lane Charter School is seeking a Math Specialist to support teachers, students, and the Director of Mathematics in achieving school-wide math goals. The role supports implementation of math curricula for grades K–8 and works with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to promote data-driven instruction, design and implement interventions, administer assessments, collect data, and monitor student progress.

The Math Specialist coaches teachers, provides demonstration lessons and professional development, and works with students in classrooms and during intervention periods. The position also helps analyze assessment results to identify strengths and needs, and maintains professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Instructional Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two to three years of satisfactory teaching experience in math instruction.
• One to two years of instructional coaching experience.
• In-depth understanding and experience with mathematical principles, concepts, and instructional techniques.
• Ability and willingness to learn all components of the various math curricula for grades K–8.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Core Academic Content Standards for Math and evidence-based practices that promote student success.
• Knowledge of effective methods, principles, and practices of math instruction.
• Ability to use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning, whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, and individual instruction based on student needs.
• Strong presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct professional development programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructional staff, administrators, and parents.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania Middle Level Mathematics Certification (Instructional I or II).
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers to improve their proficiency in implementing math curricula and to improve student proficiency across math curriculum strands.
• Teach demonstration lessons and work with individual teachers, small groups of teachers, and students in regular classroom settings.
• Provide staff professional development on effective mathematics instructional practices and data-driven instruction.
• Work with groups of students during the intervention period.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to debrief coaching sessions and share successes, concerns, and next steps.
• Help analyze math assessment results to identify strengths and weaknesses and guide classroom instruction or targeted interventions.
• Perform related work as required.
• Maintain professional competence through appropriate professional growth activities.

Benefits

• 7.5% retirement match.
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A culture of family and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level