Instructional Coach - Mathematics; Grades K-8

Mathematics Instructional Coach

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:
Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs. Salary contingent on degree and years of experience: 26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047

Reports To:

Supervisor of Mathematics

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mathematics, the Math Coach ensures students receive high-quality mathematics instruction by providing teachers in a school building professional development through modeling lessons, observations and feedback sessions, data analysis, and more. The Math Coach serves as the mathematics content expert and provides support on curriculum, instruction, and assessment working closely with the administration in a school.

The Math Coach takes a hands-on approach to improving instruction and effectiveness by working at various levels (classroom, school, district-wide) to directly support instruction, intervention, and Mathematical Development for all students, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

• Facilitates professional development communities
• Meets regularly with administrators to discuss math practices, goals, and outcomes
• Oversees and supports ongoing math assessment across all math classrooms
• Collects data, analyzes, and keeps comprehensive records on student progress to facilitate progress monitoring
• Assesses and communicates classroom needs for instructional materials, and focused student support, to allocate resources and determine professional development and coaching needs
• Communicates with administrative team on school wide math progress
• Assists administrators, teachers, and appropriate staff in effectively implementing NHPS Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks
• Works cooperatively with teachers (inclusive of Special Education and Bilingual) to support mathematics development and curriculum implementation
• Develops and leads professional development (in various formats) to staff for improving math instruction utilizing current curricular resources
• Models exemplary lessons for teachers and provides assessment strategies for mathematics development
• Develops and supports math intervention plans for at-risk students in the SRBI/RTI process
• Teaches one intervention group daily
• Assists teachers in effectively using educational technology for mathematics instruction
• Provides professional development and classroom support on lesson design and best practices for mathematics

Works to stay current in best mathematics practices

Collaborates closely with other Math Coaches in school and district

Participates in all mathematics programs and curriculum development activities

Attends all required meetings and training

Completes all required paperwork on schedule

Performs other duties as required by the Supervisor

Confers with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate staff on all matters related to student achievement in mathematics

Assists parents in improving home-school connection in mathematics

Five years of successful teaching experience. Knowledge of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. Knowledge of Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Experience using instructional technology to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff training, and program and student accountability. Outstanding organizational skills and close attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change quickly, and meet deadlines.

Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative. Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work. Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, to educational equity, and the vision and mission of New Haven Public Schools

Valid teaching certification

305 (PK-6 Elem) AND either 229 (4-8 Middle School Math) or 029 (4-12 High School Math)

Evaluation:
Evaluated annually by the Supervisor of Mathematics