Numeracy Coach Pool; SY

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

At the direction of the principal and in collaboration with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Numeracy Coach builds teachers' capacity in math by facilitating job-embedded teacher development and conducting coaching cycles. In collaboration with administrators, teachers and central office staff, the Numeracy Coach supports the goal of building teacher capacity to meet system-wide and local school initiatives to increase student learning in mathematics.

In collaboration with school leadership teams, the Numeracy Coach utilizes multiple sources of data to set school-wide pedagogical goals and develop, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of a school-wide professional development plan to support mathematics instruction. Provides professional development for teachers in research-based best practices, the MNPS Mathematics Curriculum Framework and information shared at the Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction meetings.

Utilizes group-level data to make programmatic decisions and monitor student growth and achievement. Engages with teachers and administrators in ongoing analysis and interpretation of classroom- and student-level data to inform instruction.

Builds the capacity of teams of teachers by fostering a culture of collective teacher efficacy and recognizing teachers as learners capable of acquiring pedagogical skills to meet the needs of every student. Supports teachers through PLC sessions focused on deepening content knowledge, collaborative planning, analyzing student work, rehearsing high-leverage practices, and analyzing classroom video.

Builds the capacity of individual mathematics teachers through one-on-one consultation and coaching cycles that include collaborative planning/pre-conference, modeling/co-teaching/observations, and collaborative reflection and debrief.

May support the mathematical development of individual students through high-leverage practices, skill-based interventions, standards-based remediation, and diagnostic assessments, spending no more than 25% of time providing direct instructional support.

Exhibits professionalism;

• Engages in continued professional growth and strengthens teaching knowledge, skills, and strategies;
• Participates in and promotes district-level professional development and assists in the facilitation of district-level offerings;
• Attends and participates in all required meetings;
• Maintains a collection of professional materials related to effective mathematics instruction and reflects current research;
• Maintains a coaching log and documentation of coaching and instructional support provided at the school site;
• Works to promote productive relationships with and among school staff.

Bachelor's Degree in education or mathematics required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive content knowledge of mathematics; strong reading, writing and speaking skills; positive mindset; ability to develop a plan and execute details; strong organizational and relationship-building skills; collaborative spirit; strong peer network.

Admission to the MNPS K–12 Numeracy Coaching Pool required. Submission of video recording showing the candidate conferencing with a teacher/colleague, leading a professional development session, or teaching a task-based mathematics lesson required.

Required certification and teaching experience in the appropriate tier (elementary, middle, high) for which the candidate applies.

Five years of successful math teaching experience required. Experience in presenting exemplary teaching practices and evidence of instructional leadership required.

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective…