Mathematics Middle School Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

Position Details

Title: Mathematics Middle School Instructional Effectiveness Specialist

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days: 220

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

Reports To: Director of School and District Effectiveness

The job of the Instructional Effectiveness Specialist is done for the purpose/s of leading and supporting academic coaches, strengthening instructional practices, facilitating continuous school improvement, and ensuring equitable academic success for all student subgroups through coaching, professional learning, data‑driven decision‑making, and instructional leadership.

• Educational Level: Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field. Equivalency:
  Considerable teaching, instructional coaching, and leadership experience as well as extensive knowledge of professional learning, instructional improvement, and school effectiveness practices. Experience leading academic coaches and supporting school improvement initiatives preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: Professional teaching certification in Middle Grades (4–8) Mathematics and/or leadership required. TSC Coaching Endorsement preferred, with related training and experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five years of successful teaching experience in middle school. Experience serving as an instructional coach, academic coach, department chair, content specialist, or similar leadership role. Demonstrate expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student achievement. Experience facilitating professional learning and supporting adult learners.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Skills: Instructional coaching, mentoring, facilitation of adult learning, classroom observation and feedback, data analysis, collaborative planning, conflict resolution, use of technology platforms including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, student information systems, and professional learning systems. Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge: Basic math; reading manuals, reports, educational documents; preparing presentations; solving practical instructional and organizational problems. Knowledge of instructional best practices, differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, language acquisition strategies, professional learning theory, instructional coaching models, school improvement processes, curriculum and assessment practices, data‑driven decision‑making practices.
  • Abilities: Scheduling and managing multiple activities, meetings, coaching cycles, professional learning opportunities; gathering and analyzing student achievement data; supporting instructional leaders; working collaboratively with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing tasks; meeting deadlines; providing leadership; problem solving; coaching and mentoring adults; facilitating collaborative conversations; leading professional development; interpreting performance data; building instructional leadership capacity.