Reports to: Director of Curriculum
A coach is a certified teacher who works with classroom teachers in assisting with the full implementation and monitoring of the district’s adopted math program in response to intervention needed for student achievement.
Role & Responsibilities:
• Analyzes class and grade level data in mathematics to make informed decisions relative to instructional practices.
• Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of teachers and provides data-driven solutions to teachers to bring about student achievement in mathematics
• Provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning – including teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation, use of assessment results, etc.
• Prepare materials and identify resources for use by the district, teams, schools, and teachers – including teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation and use of assessment results, etc.
• Provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices through various activities such as individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional development programs.
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of the district’s adopted math program through STAR score analysis/interpretation.
• Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.
• Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards (alignment).
• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented.
• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.
• Assists teacher in preparation pacing for instruction.
• Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
• Assists grade-level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and MTSS implementation.
• Meets regularly (weekly) with the Principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.
• Prepare forms, records, and reports as directed.
• Attends meetings and training as directed.
Other duties are as follows:
• Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate/facilitate the use of instructional material in math.
• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Obtain prior approval from the District Administrator before distributing written communication and other media.
• Meet monthly with other coaches and curriculum team members as determined.
• Other duties as assigned.
Evaluation:
The work of a Math Coach will be evaluated by the Director of Curriculum and reviewed by the Assistant Superintendent.
Special Skills, Qualifications, or Education:
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education or its equivalence.
Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
Must possess a Math endorsement.
Coaching training is preferred, but not required.
Employment: 11-month position
Application Procedure:
Apply online, attaching a copy of your letter of interest, a resume and professional reference information. Candidate review will continue until the position is filled. Please, no phone calls.
Location: Harvey, IL
Posted: Aug. 11, 2024, 11:19 p.m.
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