Secondary Math Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Content Specialist/Coach

Date Posted:
6/13/2026

Location:
Early College High School at Del State

Date Available:
08/10/2026

District:
Early College High School at Delaware State University
Job Title:
Secondary Math Specialist

Location: Early College School at DSU
Reports To: Administration
Position Type: Full-Time/10-month

Position Summary

The Secondary Math Specialist provides instructional leadership and targeted support to improve mathematics teaching and learning in grades 7-12. This role focuses on strengthening curriculum implementation, increasing scholar achievement, supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning, and ensuring alignment with state standards, assessments, and college- and career-readiness expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

• Support secondary mathematics teachers through job-embedded coaching, modeling lessons, co-planning, and observation/feedback cycles.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on data-driven instruction, instructional rigor, and equitable math practices.
• Support implementation of high-quality instructional materials and research-based math strategies.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of math curriculum across grades 7-12.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to develop pacing guides, unit plans, and common assessments.
• Analyze formative and summative assessment data to identify trends, gaps, and instructional priorities.
• Support preparation for state assessments, SAT/ACT, dual enrollment math courses, and other college-readiness benchmarks.

Data & Scholar Achievement

• Use multiple data sources to monitor scholar progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Support intervention planning for scholars not meeting grade-level expectations, including MTSS and special populations (e.g., scholars with disabilities, English learners).
• Partner with teachers and administrators to develop and monitor math achievement goals.

Equity & Access

• Promote culturally responsive and inclusive mathematics instruction.
• Support strategies that increase scholar engagement, mathematical discourse, and access to rigorous coursework for all scholars.
• Collaborate with special education and support staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and instructional supports.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with school administrators, counselors, and instructional staff to support school wide academic goals.
• Serve as a content-area expert and resource for secondary mathematics instruction.
• Stay current on best practices, state initiatives, and emerging research in mathematics education.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field
• Valid secondary mathematics teaching certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful secondary mathematics teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of state math standards and secondary math content

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership
• Experience with instructional coaching or teacher leadership
• Experience working in diverse or early college/high school settings
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and assessment platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong content knowledge in secondary mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, etc.)
• Ability to coach and support adult learners effectively
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Data-driven and student-centered mindset
• Commitment to equity, high expectations, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

• May require flexible scheduling to support classrooms and professional learning
• Some evening or after-school commitments for family engagement or staff development