Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist

Position Type: Instructional Specialist/Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist

Date Posted: 11/21/2025

Location: School Board Office

Job Title: Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist

Minimum Salary: $67,331-$124,274 (Commensurate with experience)

Supervisor: Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction

Job Classification: Exempt

Contract Length: 260 days

Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) is seeking an individual with a deep commitment to improving student achievement by providing support to instructional coaches and teachers. The secondary mathematics program is responsible for supporting the professional growth and development of staff at the middle and high school levels to facilitate learning and independent application of effective mathematical practices. The secondary mathematics program specialist also develops and writes curricula for grades 6-12 aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning.

The specialist provides job‑embedded support through classroom observations, prescriptive feedback, modeling, data analysis, and supports school‑based administrators in making data‑informed decisions related to mathematics. The specialist also plans and conducts staff development based on division and school needs.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and the school division’s curricular requirements;
• Assesses the individual and collective needs of secondary mathematics teachers;
• Creates a comprehensive and systematic plan to support the professional growth of teachers;
• Models effective instructional techniques and strategies that engage learners;
• Provides coaching assistance through observation of instruction and delivery of timely and appropriate feedback;
• Writes and develops mathematics curricula and pacing guides for 6‑12 math teachers;
• Assists with writing exemplary lesson plans to serve as a model;
• Assists with the development of classroom, school, and division‑level benchmark assessments;
• Works collaboratively with teachers to analyze data and plan targeted and appropriate lessons;
• Works collaboratively with instructional coaches, Title I teachers, and core content program specialists to identify needs and develop a plan of support;
• Models and provides support with classroom motivation and management to help teachers establish classroom environments conducive to learning;
• Plans and conducts high‑quality professional development activities for school and division staff based on identified needs;
• Stays abreast of current developments, research and new technology to enhance teaching and learning;
• Attends required staff development activities, team meetings, instructional excellence review (IER) visits and other meetings as deemed necessary;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The applicant must provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education, mathematics, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field of study;
• A Master’s degree is required for this position. Credentials shall include, at minimum, strong academic preparation in mathematics and/or an endorsement in secondary mathematics; related endorsement(s) preferred;
• Five years of experience as a classroom teacher is required for this position;
• A math specialist endorsement is highly preferred.

The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.