Instructional Specialist Secondary Mathematics

Position Details

Position Title:

Instructional Specialist for Secondary Mathematics

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

The job of Instructional Specialist for Secondary 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 and the district strategic plan across MCSD schools; it involves providing leadership and vision in planning, implementing, developing, reviewing, and evaluating 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.

• 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 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 required includes 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) and tiered intervention design; adult learning theory and evidence‑based coaching practices; principles of data analysis, needs…