Secondary Math Coach

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Math Coach will positively impact student learning by supporting, guiding, and coaching teachers in implementing best practices for secondary mathematics instruction. This role requires expertise in mathematics instruction and interventions, knowledge of curriculum and best practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to facilitate professional development. The coach will collaborate with school and district leadership to establish and implement plans for coaching and mathematics instruction to support student achievement. Essential functions include providing instructional support, facilitating professional learning, planning and modeling evidence-based strategies, mentoring teachers, monitoring student progress, and assisting teachers in data analysis for differentiated instruction. The position also involves coordinating family engagement in mathematics, engaging in ongoing professional development, and maintaining detailed records.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of math education.
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in mathematics.
Valid Alabama State Department of Education professional educator certificate in secondary mathematics.
Must meet the model of the "Every Student Succeeds Act" as it pertains to highly qualified teachers.
Demonstrate expertise, as attested by a current or former employing county or city superintendent of education, in mathematics instruction and interventions.
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, best practices and instructional technology.
Knowledge of student academic growth and development applicable to the students' grade level.
Knowledge of school's program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization.
Strong leadership skills and capabilities of leading adult learners to produce student results and growth.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory of instructional programs as well as best practices in classroom instruction.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to create and facilitate professional development.
Ability to organize, plan, and take initiative to work independently and with teachers while exhibiting a high level of commitment to their responsibilities.
Display exceptional abilities to work with both adults and students.
Exhibit oral and written strength and skills in communication and professionalism.
Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to e-mail, internet, Google Suites for Education, videos, professional social media, iPads, student learning sites, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Demonstrate characteristics of an on-going learner.
Possess the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the expected employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive instructional support to secondary teachers, focusing on the mathematics curriculum and tiered instruction, specifically Tier 1 instruction.
Collaborate with school leadership and/or district leadership to establish and implement plans for coaching and mathematics instruction to support student achievement in mathematics.
Facilitate school/district wide mathematics professional learning, including job-embedded assistance using coaching strategies, including joint planning, modeling lessons, co-teaching lessons, targeted observation to collect data, and debriefing, enhancing instructional practices.
Plan, model and/or co-teach evidence-based mathematics instructional and intervention strategies for teachers.
Continuously mentor and coach teachers.
Monitor the progress of secondary students in mathematics through benchmark assessments and make recommendations for modifying instruction based on the individual needs of students and trends in student data.
Collaborate with teachers and grade-level teams of teachers to foster the use of appropriate instructional materials, including concrete materials, necessary to ensure that students understand mathematical concepts.
Collaborate with grade-level teams to develop rigorous tasks, lessons, assessments aligned with grade-level mathematics content standards; to facilitate the analysis of student work samples and assessment data; and to work in partnership with teachers to provide real-time feedback and make next-step instructional decisions based on the student evidence.
Assist teachers in collecting and analyzing data to differentiate mathematics instruction and to identify students with misconceptions, students exhibiting characteristics of dyscalculia, and students needing enrichment.
Advocate, plan, and coordinate opportunities, in conjunction with the school leadership and/or district leadership, for school-based family community engagement in mathematics.
Actively engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance coaching skills, knowledge of adult learning theory, skills and expertise in mathematics.
Facilitate the use of assessment data in all tiers of mathematics instruction to assist in making decisions that will move students to higher levels of performance in mathematics.
Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities, including job-embedded coaching strategies, to help teachers address student deficits, foster engagement, assess learning, reflect on practice, and identify next steps, while supporting school and district mathematics goals through joint planning, modeling, co-teaching, targeted observation, and debriefing to enhance instructional practices.
Maintain detailed records, including a coaching log, to track activities and progress for reporting purposes.
Support teachers in the authentic integration of computer science and computational thinking concepts within the mathematics classroom.
Seek and engage in local, regional, and national learning networks to stay current on innovative research-based math practices to support student learning.
Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Performs additional responsibilities as required to support the team and meet organizational objectives.