Middle School Mathematics Coach

Middle School Mathematics Coach – Job

• Position Type:
  Grant-Funded, School-Based Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Dover Middle School Campus (Middle School – School of Excellence)
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• District:
  Capital School District

The Middle School Mathematics Coach is a grant‑funded, school‑based instructional coaching position funded through the Delaware Department of Education Delaware Middle School Math Coaches Initiative. The role focuses on strengthening Tier I mathematics instruction, supporting equitable access to high‑quality instruction, and building long‑term instructional capacity within the school. Approximately 80% of the time is dedicated to school‑based coaching, while 20% supports state‑directed professional learning, collaboration, and reporting.

• Provide direct, job‑embedded instructional coaching to mathematics teachers in grades six through eight using coaching cycles, classroom modeling, co‑planning, co‑teaching, and reflective feedback.
• Support teachers in implementing Delaware Mathematics Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practice with fidelity.
• Support instructional strategies that promote conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and student engagement.
• Mentor novice and early‑career mathematics teachers to strengthen instructional practice.
• Collaborate with grade‑level and content PLCs to strengthen Tier I mathematics instruction.

• Support the implementation of district‑adopted High‑Quality Instructional Materials, including participation in required summer curriculum work.
• Assist teachers with unit planning, lesson design, standards alignment, and instructional pacing.
• Support teachers in the development and use of formative and summative assessments aligned to standards and instructional goals.
• Assist teachers in analyzing student assessment data to inform instructional decisions and adjustments.

• Plan and facilitate job‑embedded professional learning aligned to best practices in adult learning and district instructional priorities.
• Participate in monthly professional learning sessions facilitated by the Delaware Department of Education focused on coaching skills, mathematics pedagogy, and progress monitoring.
• Support the development of internal instructional capacity to sustain improvements beyond the grant period.

• Maintain and submit weekly coaching calendars and documentation of coaching activities.
• Collect and organize evidence demonstrating the impact of coaching on teacher practice and student learning.
• Submit required reports and documentation to support district and state evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Participate in scheduled check‑ins and maintain regular communication with Delaware Department of Education representatives.

• Work collaboratively with building administrators to align coaching efforts with school improvement priorities.
• Collaborate with district supervisors and state partners to ensure fidelity of implementation.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with stakeholders regarding progress, needs, and instructional support.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Delaware Educator Licensure with certification in Middle Level Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics.
• Minimum five years of successful mathematics teaching experience at the middle or secondary level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Delaware Mathematics Standards and standards‑based instructional practices.
• Experience supporting adult learners through coaching, mentoring, or professional learning.

• Experience serving as a mathematics instructional coach or teacher leader.
• Experience supporting the implementation of High‑Quality Instructional Materials.
• Experience facilitating professional learning communities or mathematics‑focused professional development.
• Knowledge of national and international mathematics instructional frameworks.

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