Title Math Instructional Specialist – Secondary

Math Instructional Specialist Secondary

Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers and administrators at Title I secondary campuses to improve mathematics achievement for students who are struggling to meet state academic standards. Support the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices, intervention strategies, data-driven decision-making, and targeted professional learning designed to increase student success and close achievement gaps.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or advanced training in instruction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Mathematics
• A valid Texas teacher certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, students, and community
• Ability to conduct staff development and/or mentor teachers
• Ability to develop curriculum activities and TEKS-based assessments
• Experience in facilitating the planning and application of emerging technologies in the classroom

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience in Middle and High School Mathematics
• Experience in facilitating the planning and application of emerging technologies in the classroom

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with principals, instructional leaders, and teachers at Title I campuses to support school improvement efforts focused on increasing mathematics achievement for students not meeting state standards.
• Analyze state, district, and campus assessment data to identify student learning needs, monitor progress, and support instructional planning for targeted student groups.
• Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, and instructional support to mathematics teachers to strengthen Tier I instruction and intervention practices.
• Assist teachers in designing and implementing rigorous, TEKS-aligned lessons that incorporate evidence-based instructional strategies and address the needs of diverse learners.
• Support the implementation of supplemental instructional programs and intervention systems designed to accelerate learning for students performing below grade level.
• Lead, develop, and facilitate professional learning for teachers, instructional leaders, and campus staff at Title I campuses focused on evidence-based mathematics instruction, intervention strategies, academic discourse, student engagement, and accelerating achievement for students not meeting state standards.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs), data meetings, and collaborative planning sessions that support continuous improvement in mathematics instruction and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with campus teams to develop and monitor action plans that address identified achievement gaps among student groups.
• Support teachers in the effective use of formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Model effective instructional strategies, academic discourse practices, and student engagement techniques that promote mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
• Assist campuses in implementing strategies that increase student access to grade-level content and academic success.
• Maintain documentation and records necessary to demonstrate compliance with federal Title I requirements.
• Participate in campus and district meetings, professional learning communities, and school improvement initiatives related to mathematics achievement.
• Demonstrate leadership by building campus capacity to sustain effective instructional practices and improve outcomes for students served through Title I programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;
  Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion:
  Frequent walking Lifting:
  Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) Environment:
  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions. District-wide and statewide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Other:
  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures;
  Other duties as assigned