Instructional Specialist Elementary Mathematics Job Columbus area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Specialist for Elementary Mathematics

Instructional Specialist for Elementary Mathematics

Starting Date: Jul 13, 2026

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days: 220

Location: Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Division of Teaching & Learning

Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12

Primary Function

The job of Instructional Specialist for Elementary Mathematics is to serve as the district’s lead content‑specific instructional expert by supporting the successful implementation of the Georgia curriculum standards and instructional frameworks, the district strategic plan across MCSD schools; providing leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, review, and evaluation of the district's curriculum and instructional services in grades 6‑12;

designing and delivering high‑quality professional development (PD) for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators; collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting instructional and student performance data; designing and maintaining a coherent local system of content‑specific assessments; managing instructional resources, programs, and budgets; coordinating district‑wide academic competitions and student recognition events; supporting the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and emerging educational technology into content‑area instruction;

and engaging staff, students, families, and community stakeholders around curriculum and instruction.

Requirements

Educational Level: Master’s degree in Mathematics Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or Service Certificate at Level 5 or higher. Education Specialist degree or higher in a closely related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in classroom teaching with a strong emphasis on Mathematics instruction; minimum of two (2) years of experience in instructional coaching, teacher leadership, or district/school‑level curriculum role; demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional learning for adult learners in the content and instructional delivery; experience with assessment administration, analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making; experience supporting Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and evidence‑based literacy intervention programs;

experience managing instructional programs, materials, and budgets.

Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies include developing and monitoring curriculum; writing student learning outcomes; researching and evaluating curriculum standards; designing and facilitating professional learning for adult learners; reading and writing technical documentation; analyzing and visualizing instructional and student performance data;

communicating effectively in oral and written form; managing instructional programs, budgets, and vendor relationships; coordinating large‑scale events and competitions; project management and independent problem‑solving; operating standard office equipment and utilizing pertinent software applications, including Microsoft 365, data visualization tools, learning management systems, and approved AI platforms; planning and managing multiple concurrent projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and training, developing, and providing non‑evaluative support to instructional staff.

Knowledge: Deep, current, and expert‑level knowledge of mathematics pedagogy, standards, and assessment; curriculum development principles, instruction and teaching methods, and current trends in the field; applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; the Georgia Standards of Excellence and applicable state statutes affecting mathematics;
High‑Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) evaluation and implementation;
Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (GAMTSS)…