SST Urban Mathematics Specialist

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Employee Position Description and Responsibilities

Organization:
State Support Team Region 11

Position Title:

Urban Mathematics Specialist- SST Consultant

Category:
Certified;
Administration

Job Objectives:
State Support Team Region 11 seeks an educational consultant with expertise in mathematics instruction to serve within a district that is part of the 11 District Plan in implementing high-quality, evidence-based math instruction aligned to Ohio's Plan for K-12 Mathematics. This position focuses on building local capacity for instructional improvement by providing professional learning, technical assistance, and coaching across PK12 settings.

The minimum qualifications of the personnel will focus on Tier 1 core instruction and Tier 2&3 interventions with data-based individualization.

Qualifications:

The following are preferred qualifications of the personnel:

? A master's degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field (curriculum, administration, etc.).

? Experience providing instruction in special education, with a master's degree in special education/intervention specialist license.

? Experience providing instruction to individuals with dyscalculia or individuals experiencing mathematics difficulties.

? Experience providing and coaching for mathematics instruction.

? Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at risk for mathematics failure.

? Familiarity with Ohio Materials Matter and its role in supporting high-quality instructional resources.

? Experience facilitating or participating in plan-do-study-act cycles (i.e., collaborative problem-solving model, etc.)

? Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SST Director.

KNOWLEDGE

* A thorough understanding of the following is essential:

* Mathematics acquisition, assessment, and instruction.

* Effective strategies for mathematic instruction, aligned with the research on the most effective teaching strategies.

* Explicit mathematics instruction.

* Ohio's Learning Standards in Mathematics.

* Standards for Mathematical Practice.

* Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices.

* Instructional coaching practices and strategies for supporting adult learners.

* Data-driven decision-making to support all learners through a multi- tiered system of support.

* Universal Design for Learning educational framework.

SKILLS

A thorough understanding of the following is essential:

* Delivering effective mathematics instruction in grades K-5 as well as intervention K-12.

* Administering assessments and measures of essential mathematics skills, interpreting results, and using data to drive instruction.

* Ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills and information.

* Ability to provide and receive effective instructional feedback.

* Ability to prioritize, schedule, manage, and organize multiple daily tasks to achieve goals.

* Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions.

* Use effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage in difficult and candid conversations with a variety of stakeholders.

DISPOSITIONS

* A thorough understanding of the following is essential:

o Sense of urgency for mathematics achievement.

o Believing all teachers are mathematics teachers and all students are mathematics students.

o Motivating others to perform at high standards.

o High degree of professionalism to ensure and protect the confidentiality of educators and students.

o Strong work ethic, self-directed, and reliable, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

o High-quality interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and interact with peers and colleagues.

o Persistent despite obstacles; ability to orchestrate change; value lifelong learning; belief that a coach can make a difference, despite the nature of the challenges; desire to grow professionally; belief that all students can become proficient in mathematics.

Reports to:

SST Director

Compensation:
Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training. Salary, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits are determined per the current Board adopted policies and schedules.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
March 16, 2026

START DATE:

July 1, 2026

To APPLY:

Please complete the employment application through the online system (Applitrack) on the ESC webpage.

"Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio."