SY Middle School Math Coach

Middle School Math Coach (SY 24‑25)

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Middle School Math Coach role at Fitchburg Public Schools.

The District Middle School Grades 6‑8 Instructional Math Coach is responsible for delivering a high‑quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district. Essential duties for all faculty members include classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents, and colleagues; and active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities, and pedagogy.

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in Math (5‑8) and SEI Endorsement.
• At least five (5) years of experience teaching at the elementary school level, preferably in upper elementary grades.
• Ability to engage in FPS Coaching Cycles with teachers (general education, special education, ESL, and/or intervention teachers) in contemporary and effective Mathematics content, pedagogy, instructional design, assessment, and strategies.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning in contemporary and effective Mathematics, pedagogy, instructional design, assessment, and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem solve.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social‑emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
• Knowledge of assessment systems, including FPS system (ATI/Galileo), questions, performance tasks, and rubrics, and MCAS computer‑based testing.
• Expertise with/able to create and analyze data, reports, documentation, intervention groups, schedule assessments, and conduct/facilitate grade‑level briefing sessions.
• Facilitate data analysis using platforms such as EWIS, EDWIN, Galileo, Excel, assessment reports, DESE data sets, and other technology‑based tools.
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.

• Partner with teachers on effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Engage in the FPS Coaching Cycle with teachers to create a student learning goal and develop, implement, and revise effective instruction, including strategic planning with clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to the MA Frameworks, centered on the District core instructional resource, employing formative and summative assessments, using evidence‑based instructional practices, and making use of just‑in‑time scaffolds to support access to instruction for all learners.
• Meet with building administrators to discuss district and school strengths, areas of improvement, and coaching work aligned to the District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans and centered around student learning needs.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and motivation and confidence to learn.
• Prepare and facilitate District professional learning as required during early release days, common planning times, and after‑school hours (stipend/pdps, in‑service credit, etc.).
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establish clear objectives that reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Implement the District benchmark and other assessment programs, calendars, and documents, including school and classroom‑level reports; coordinate, prepare for, and facilitate all assessment pre/de‑briefing sessions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by Title 1, district procedures, and administrative regulations.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning the broad academic progress of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable access to opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific…